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Author Finlan, Thomas G.

Title Learning disability : the imaginary disease / Thomas G. Finlan ; foreword by Michael R. Valentine.

Publication Info. Westport, Conn. : Bergin & Garvey, 1994.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  371.9 F511L    Check Shelf
Description x, 196 pages ; 24 cm
Contents Foreword / Michael R. Valentine -- 1. LD Means Lousy Diagnosis -- 2. LD -- The Imaginary Disease -- 3. A Smoke Screen of Precision -- 4. What Is LD and Where Did It Come From? -- 5. LD Classification Models -- 6. Testing -- 7. Labeling -- 8. Self-Fulfilling Prophecies -- 9. Special Education -- 10. Science or Scientism? -- 11. Increasing Children's Options -- 12. Predestination -- 13. Readiness -- Rush to Judgment -- 14. Good Teaching -- 15. What Really Is LD? -- 16. Getting Along in Regular Education -- 17. Getting Kids to Join the Right Club -- 18. When Your Child Has Already Joined a Club.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [189]-192) and index.
Subject Learning disabled children.
Learning disabled children -- Education.
Learning disabled children -- Identification.
ISBN 0897893514 paperback alkaline paper
089789345X alkaline paper
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