Books and More
Adults
Road Map on Learning Disabilities for Employers
Road Map on Learning Disabilities for Employers provides employers with the most current general knowledge and information about learning disabilities, and the challenges that face employees with learning disabilities in the workplace. Built on best practices, approaches and strategies, the Roadmap addresses important issues such as disclosure, accommodations, and assessment. It is supplemented by strategies and actions that researchers and professionals working with adults with learning disabilities report as being the most successful.
(2003) 60 pages
3001 Binder + Video CD + Audio CD $60.00
3002 Video (VHS) 11 minutes $15.00
3003 Destination Literacy: Identifying and Teaching Adults with Learning Disabilities
Designed for those who work in the adult literacy field, Destination Literacy includes information, practical teaching strategies, materials on accommodations, adaptive technology, and self-advocacy that reflect new challenges for adults with learning disabilities.
(1999) 288 pgs (binder) $50.00
3004 Barrier Free Interviews and Competitions pamphlet
This reader friendly booklet provides the adult with learning disabilities and human resource personnel with useful information on the types of appropriate accommodations available during the interview and the competition process; identifies workplace barriers; determines appropriate accommodations for those seeking employment; and explores the advantages and disadvantages of disclosing one's learning disability during or prior to the interview.
(1998) 10 pages, limited quantities $8.00
For You: Adults with Learning Disabilities
A book to help adults gain a better understanding of learning disabilities and, through increased self-awareness, develop strategies for more effective communication in all aspects of daily life. (1991) 82 pgs
3005 Book $10.00
3006 Book and audio cassettes $14.50
3007 Audio cassettes only $ 8.00
Together for Success: A Road Map for Postsecondary Students with Learning Disabilities
A "how to" book for students with learning disabilities entering postsecondary education. A handy resource guide for high school guidance and special needs counsellors.
(1994) 60 pgs
3008 Book $10.00
3009 Book and audio cassettes $14.50
3010 Audio cassettes only $ 8.00
3011 Introducing Learning Disabilities to Postsecondary Educators : An In-Service Program
Developed with postsecondary institutions in mind, this comprehensive resource is well suited for a wide range of institutions and agencies. The series of seven units, each with its own objectives, time frame, overheads, etc., provides all the materials needed to deliver effective workshops on learning disabilities for facilitators who would like to increase their understanding of learning disabilities.
(1996) 101 pgs $25.00
3012 Learning Disabilities in the Classroom: Handbook for Postsecondary Instructors
Serves as a resource guide for instructors at the postsecondary level who are aware of the particular challenges presented by learning disabilities and offers instructors specific strategies and tools to help them work most effectively with their students
(1996) 40 pgs $15.00
Children
3020 A Family Affair: Preparing Parents and Students with Learning Disabilities for Postsecondary Education
A Family Affair will help steer families through the transition from secondary to postsecondary education with greater confidence and greater ultimate success. This book offers three sections: Section A is for parents, Section B for the whole family, and Section C is directed to the student. Covers academic and non-academic concerns, information on how to pick the right post-secondary institution, guidelines for documentation and much more.
(1998) 80 pgs $15.00
3021 Advocating for Your Child with Learning Disabilities
This easy-to-read concise book will help parents advocate effectively for their 8 to 12 year old child who has a learning disability.
(1998) 100 pgs $15.00
3022 A Guide to Understanding Learning and Behaviour Problems in Children: for Parents and Others
Presented in a question and answer format, this comprehensive resource is geared for parents of children aged 4 to 7 years. Important questions on developmental guidelines, play and social development, computer use, speech and language development, English as a second language and attention deficit disorder are addressed by some of Canada ’s top experts.
(1996) 250 pgs $20.00
Video
3030 About Us: Adults with Learning Disabilities
Four adults with learning disabilities speak about the difficulties, challenges, and achievements they have experienced.
(1993) 33 minutes $25.00
Discontinued & Discounted
3050 LD and the Workplace
For employment counsellors on identifying clients who may have a learning disability and assisting them in achieving their employment goals; includes a screening questionnaire.
(1993) 84 pages $15.00
3051 Winners, No Losers !!
Will help recreational and leisure providers who work with young people, identify and deal with situations involving learning disabilities. Games, tips and practical advice are presented in a compact easy to read format.
(1994) 48 pgs $3.50
3052 Be Fit Be Fun Video
Introduction to peer sensitization program as outlined in the book of same name. Developed by teachers, this program outlines a 10-lesson plan for classroom use in the development of awareness of disabilities in others. Grades 4-6
(1990) 14 minutes $15.00
