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Indeed, missed connections characterize many interactions between the deaf and hearing worlds, including the failure to recognize that deaf people are members of a unique culture. A careful reading of Train Go Sorry provides exposure to the urban poor and our country's many immigrants (both past and present), making this a resource suitable for sociology or history students interested in viewing the American melting pot through the eyes of a group of people with a silent past. Janis Ansell, Tidewater Association Hearing Impaired Children (TAHIC), Virginia Beach, VA Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

The current leading cause of visual impairment among children is not a disease or condition of the eyes, but cortical visual impairment (CVI)—also known as cerebral visual impairment—in which visual dysfunction is caused by damage or injury to the brain.

And the good news is, self-discipline isn’t some lucky mutation that people are randomly blessed with at birth. Step-by-step easy-to-follow guides for boosting self-awareness so you can recognize and fight distractions Little things that you need to stop doing – or thinking – because they damage your productivity and forbearance Exercises that build inner strength and character The changes in mind-sets that you need to make in order to reinforce self-discipline Ways to manage temptation and maintain focus Techniques and practices that will enable you to stay on track. Push yourself to become engaged even when doing mundane or unappealing tasks Exercise even if you feel like staying home and lying on the couch Formulate a manageable plan for whatever goal you have in mind.

How to Play the Game. provides readers with an overview of sports law specifically tailored to practitioners who are looking to add sports law to their practice area and who need a practical, informative--though not encyclopedic—overview of the field to help them get started. (Leigh Steinberg, sports attorney, CEO of Steinberg Sports and Entertainment, and author of The Agent From The Foreword ). How to Play the Game: What Every Sport Attorney Needs to Know is a must read for anyone already working in the sports sector or aspiring to join it. Heitner is also a professor of Sport Agency Management at Indiana University Bloomington and a Miami-based attorney specializing in Sports Law, Entertainment Law, Music Law, and Intellectual Property Law.

Groundbreaking and comprehensive, Driven to Distraction has been a lifeline to the approximately eighteen million Americans who are thought to have ADHD. This clear and valuable book dispels a variety of myths about attention deficit disorder (ADD). Since both authors have ADD themselves, and both are successful medical professionals, perhaps there's no surprise that the two myths they attack most persistently are: (a) that ADD is an issue only for children; and (b) that ADD corresponds simply to limited intelligence or limited self-discipline. Using numerous case studies and a discussion of the way ADD intersects with other conditions (e.g., depression, substance abuse, and obsessive-compulsive disorder), they paint a concrete picture of the syndrome's realities.

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). It has a very practical approach and will appeal to young people with Aspergers Syndrome, parents, carers and professionals alike. Wales Carers Network and Autism Academy Bulletin'All in all an excellent resource for anyone's shelf who comes into contact with Asperger's Syndrome. There is also a very useful frequently asked questions chapter and a section with useful resources for anyone wishing to find furter information on a particular aspect of AS, as well as literature and educational tools. (One Girl Circus blog). This book really is a must-have resource for all academic libraries, college psychology classes, parents and relatives of those with AS, clinicians and medical professionals, teachers, and of course, those of us who have AS. There is also a very useful frequently asked questions chapter and a section with useful resources for anyone wishing to find furter information on a particular aspect of AS, as well as literature and educational tools. This is a very informative read which is aimed at not only the professionals, but also the parents, teachers and family members of those people suffering from Aspergers Sundrome. Personally speaking, this was a comfort to me because I fell that I am on the spectrum somewhere and it's enough for me, now, to understand that...The language is never too technical, and has quotations from Hans Asperger (who first diagnosed the condition) as well as excerpts from Aspies themselves - which add another dimension to the book. Attwood has been studying, writing about and speaking about AS for many years, and has gained a reputation for being knowledgable, approachable, and practical in his advice and thoughts. There are lots of specialized cookbooks out there, covering the details of Thai cuisine, or how to use a slow cooker, but the classic Joy of Cooking can get you started and point out where to go next. In 1998, Australian clinical psychologist Attwood published Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, which quickly established him as an international expert on the condition. Here, he updates research in this rapidly evolving field, offering a wealth of information on childhood, college, long-term relationships, and careers. Particularly helpful are the "Key Points and Strategies" at each chapter's end and the detailed FAQs, glossary, resources, and references sections. His work skillfully brings together the current information on this fascinating condition and is an essential purchase for academic and public libraries.

"These resources are going to be invaluable to any mother just hearing their child is on the autism spectrum" - Lisa Valerio, Autism Support Group Facilitator & Insurance Advocate. - Organizing your autism related paperwork. - Removing mental and physical clutter. - Preventing burnout. - Establishing daily routines. - Teaching your child life skills. - Creating a system for your insurance paperwork. - Making time for you and your spouse. - And more. "She not only tells you what absolutely needs to be done, but adds a lot of information on the resources and agencies that you can reach out to for help with sorting it all out. She provides a ton of information on discounts on important services and apps, handouts and helpful checklists. (Personally, I think this bit makes the book really stand out and it's no surprise that it's already hit the Best Seller list on Amazon.).

--What dyslexia is and why some intelligent, gifted people read slowly and painfully. --How to identify dyslexia in preschoolers, schoolchildren, young adults, and adults. --How to find the best school and how to work productively with your child’s teacher. --Exercises to help children use the parts of the brain that control reading. --A 20-minute nightly home program to enhance reading. --The 150 most common problem words–a list that can give your child a head start. --Ways to raise and preserve a child’s self-esteem aqnd reveal his strengths. --Stories of successful men and women who are dyslexic. Yale neuroscientist Shaywitz demystifies the roots of dyslexia (a neurologically based reading difficulty affecting one in five children) and offers parents and educators hope that children with reading problems can be helped. 34 line drawings and graphs. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. Dyslexia explained and treated by the codirector of the Yale Center for the Study of Learning.