Emotional Disorders and Learning Disabilities in the Elementary Classroom : Interactions and Interventions

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Pub. Date: 2001-03-30
Publisher(s): Corwin Pr
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Summary

This unique book focuses on the interaction of learning disabilities and emotional disorders, fostering an understanding of how learning problems affect emotional well-being, and vice versa.

Table of Contents

Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xvi
About The Author xvii
Introduction 1(1)
Students' Views on Learning Disabilities
2(1)
A Healthy View of Learning and Emotional Problems
2(1)
Sensitivity to Stigmatization
3(1)
Being Realistic
3(1)
Dealing With Frustration
4(1)
Avoid Burnout
4(1)
Now What?
5(2)
PART I. Overview of Learning Disabilities and Emotional Disorders 7(30)
Common Learning Disabilities
9(16)
Reading
11(1)
Case Study: The Child With Dyslexia
12(1)
Communication
12(1)
Writing
13(1)
Arithmetic
14(1)
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities
15(1)
Case Study: The Child With a Nonverbal Learning Disability
15(1)
Other Learning Problems
16(1)
Case Study: The Child With Multiple Learning Disabilities
17(1)
Remediating Learning Disabilities
18(1)
Summary
19(1)
Worksheet: Signs of a Reading Disorder
20(2)
Worksheet: Signs of a Nonverbal Learning Disability
22(2)
Ideas: Interventions and Accommodations for Learning Disabilities
24(1)
Common Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders
25(12)
Depression
26(1)
Anxiety
27(1)
Low Self-Esteem and Poor Self-Concept
28(1)
Case Study: The Anxious and Insecure Child
29(1)
Aggression
30(1)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
30(1)
Case Study: The Child With ADHD Inattentive Type
31(1)
Other Disruptive Behavior
32(1)
Treatment
33(1)
Summary
33(1)
Worksheet: Signs of an Emotional Disorder
34(3)
PART II. Classroom Interactions and Interventions 37(84)
Learning Disorders are Associated with Emotional Problems
39(14)
Self-Esteem and Self-Concept
40(2)
Case Study: The Defensive Child
42(1)
Building Self-Esteem
42(1)
Depression
43(1)
Anxiety
44(1)
Dealing With Depression and Anxiety
45(1)
Interpersonal Relationships and Loneliness
45(1)
Aggression and Disruptive Behavior
46(1)
Case Study: The Acting-Out Student
47(1)
Reducing Aggression and Disruptive Behavior
47(1)
Getting Help
48(1)
Summary
48(1)
Story Time: The Potter
49(1)
Story Time: The Special Flower
50(1)
Reproducible: Guess Who I Am
51(1)
Ideas: Building Relationships and Reducing Isolation
52(1)
Emotional Problems Can Hide Learning Disabilities
53(14)
The Teacher's Role
54(1)
Case Study: The Withdrawn Child
54(1)
The Student's Role
54(2)
Case Study: The Volatile Child
56(1)
Case Study: The Class Clown
57(1)
Uncovering Coexisting Learning Disabilities
58(2)
Intervention
60(1)
Summary
61(1)
Worksheet: Behavior Analysis Worksheet
62(1)
Worksheet: Am I Overlooking a Learning Disability?
63(1)
Reproducible: Mood Markers---Early Elementary
64(1)
Reproducible: Mood Markers---Late Elementary
65(1)
Reproducible: My Personal Project
66(1)
Learning Disabilities Can Exacerbate Emotional Conditions
67(20)
Language
68(1)
Language Games
69(2)
Attention, Concentration, and Memory
71(1)
Reasoning and Making Inferences
71(1)
Self-Regulation and Verbal Mediation
72(2)
Case Study: The Overwhelmed Child
74(1)
Metacognitive Abilities
74(1)
Social Adjustment
75(2)
Related Interactions
77(1)
Case Study: The Isolated Child
78(1)
Minimizing the Effects of Cognitive Deficits
79(1)
Summary
79(1)
Activity: Silly Sentences
80(1)
Reproducible: I Spy Activity Sheet
81(1)
Activity: Phonics Twister
82(1)
Reproducible: Stop, Think, Act
83(1)
Reproducible: Self-Instruction
84(1)
Ideas: Developing Social Skills
85(1)
Ideas: Overcoming Learning Barriers
86(1)
Emotional Problems Can Intensify Learning Disorders
87(13)
Avoidance and Passivity
88(1)
External Locus of Control
89(1)
Mind-Set for Learning
89(1)
Self-Esteem
90(1)
Depression
90(2)
Anxiety
92(1)
Case Study: The Depressed and Anxious Child
93(1)
Aggression and Antisocial Behavior
94(1)
Case Study: The Disruptive Child
94(1)
Providing Support
95(1)
Summary
96(1)
Ideas: Building Coping Skills
97(1)
Reproducible: Encouragement Cards
98(1)
Story Time: Simon and the Big Tree
99(1)
Emotional Health Enhances Learning
100(21)
Classroom Climate
101(2)
Positive Mood
103(1)
Emotional Expression
104(1)
Accommodating Temperament
105(1)
Increasing Sense of Control
106(2)
Building Self-Esteem
108(1)
Case Study: The Hopeful Student
108(1)
Assertiveness and Self-Advocacy
109(1)
Dealing With Failure
110(1)
Resilience
110(1)
Summary
111(1)
Classroom Activity: The Class Meeting
112(1)
Ideas: Creating a Positive Classroom Climate
113(1)
Ideas: Inducing Positive Moods
114(1)
Reproducible: Feeling Words
115(1)
Ideas: Accommodating Temperament Traits
116(2)
Classroom Activity: Mistake of the Week
118(2)
Reproducible: Learning From My Mistakes
120(1)
Resource A: Additional Resources 121(2)
Resource B: Annotated Bibliography of Children's Books and Materials 123(2)
References 125(9)
Index 134

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