Emotional Disorders and Learning Disabilities

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.

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

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