Defending and parenting children who learn differently :
[Book]
lessons from Edison's mother /
Scott Teel ; foreword by Vincent Monastra.
Westport, Conn. :
Praeger,
2007.
1 online resource (xiii, 205 pages).
The Praeger series on contemporary health and living
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-199) and index.
Introduction -- Nancy Edison's miracle -- Why Thomas Edison was such a poor student in school -- Nancy Edison: advocate for her son -- Current rights of children who learn differently -- Using a professional advocate -- The home schooling option -- The importance of self-confidence and self-esteem -- Independent learning as a core strength -- The importance of discipline -- The medication question -- Comorbid conditions -- Getting both parents on the same track -- Local resources -- Online and print resources -- Notes -- Index.
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Greenwood eBooks
Defending and parenting children who learn differently.
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Edison, Thomas A., (Thomas Alva),1847-1931-- Childhood and youth.
Teel, Scott.
Edison, Thomas A., (Thomas Alva),1847-1931.
Teel, Scott.
Dyslexic children-- Education.
Exceptional children-- Family relationships.
Special education.
Dyslexic children-- Education.
EDUCATION-- Special Education-- Learning Disabilities.