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The Survival Guide for Teenagers with LD
by Rhoda Cummings and Gary Fisher

From Amazon
Provides information and advice to young people who have different learning styles on such topics as dating, driving, getting a job, and planning for the future. For ages 13 and up.



Keeping a Head in School
by Mel Levine, M.D.

Dr. Levine models ways to help you organize your schoolwork. Learning differences are described in language you can understand. For ages 9 and up.

Help4Add@High School
by Kathleen Nadeau

Though written for students with ADD, there is a lot here for students with apraxia, as well, including "practical strategies for coping with problem patterns, high school hassles, sex, drugs, dating, social life, family conflicts, and getting ready for college. Why Is High School So ADD-Unfriendly, and What Can You Do About It? Some of the issues (and what you can do about them) mentioned are fatigue, boredom, restlessness, and coping with homework.

Learning Outside the Lines: Two Ivy League Students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD Give You the Tools for Academic Success and Educational Revolution
by Jonathan Mooney, David Cole

From Amazon
Criticism for the public school system in the United States is nothing new; kids of all skill levels are slipping through the cracks at every age and in every city. Rather than attempting to change the system or point out it's failures, Jonathon Mooney and David Cole have created a practical guide to help kids jump through the necessary hoops to achieve whatever larger, postschool goals they may have.

" ...From the terror of weekly spelling tests to the few inspiring teachers and tutors the two encountered, the tales are equal parts entertaining, poignant, and encouraging to others who may well be experiencing quite similar events. There's little discussion of what methods are right or wrong--ultimately, both authors take a fundamentally pragmatic view, and it's 'right' if it worked. A steady focus on study skills fills the majority of the book, and Mooney and Cole take what are generally pretty familiar stands on note-taking and test preparation and break them down into easily digestible concepts. With different methods for different types of learners (visual thinkers are encouraged to use maps and brightly colored markers), students will find plenty of help in creating notebooks, focusing their attention, and even appropriate ways of conducting the infamous all-nighter. Including information on how to recover lost class notebooks, how to make the most of a syllabus, and 'The Seven Habits of Highly Disorganized People,' Learning Outside the Lines provides students with plenty of tools to further each reader's personal idea of success." --Jill Lightner

Learning a Living : A Guide to Planning Your Career and Finding a Job for People With Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Dyslexia
by Dale S. Brown

From Amazon
At last, a career guide written for people with learning disabilities by someone with firsthand experience! ...This comprehensive book addresses career issues for high schoolers, college students, and adults with learning disabilities, dyslexia, and attention deficit disorder. Brimming with ideas, Learning a Living emphasizes self-awareness, a positive attitude, research, and enlisting the help of others as the keys to success. Topics include: assessing strengths and weaknesses; educational options; resume writing; interviewing skills; accommodations on the job; mentors; and networking. Anyone entering the workforce for the first time or hoping to change careers will want to refer to this one-of-a kind resource."

Dyslexia My Life
by Girard Sagmiller

From Amazon
One man's story of his life with a learning disability. In elementary school Girard Sagmiller was diagnosed as mentally retarded by his teacher and school administrators, who recommended that his family institutionalize him. In reality he suffered from dyslexia, which can affect speech, reading, time perception, and can slow learning in some subjects. In his book, Dyslexia My Life , Girard Sagmiller discusses his struggles to overcome the ignorance and prejudice of his friends, family and society in general, to succeed in school (getting his MBA), business and life. The book Dyslexia My Life has fairly large-size print and is packed full of emotion, drama, helpful tips, surprise and inspiration. It is told in the matter-of-fact tone of someone who has lived through quite extraordinary events without realizing they are anything out of ordinary. Besides being an engaging personal story, the book provides quite an education regarding the profound effects of dyslexia on a persons educational, social and emotional experiences..."

Succeeding with LD
by Jill Lauren, M.A.


From Booklist at Amazon
For ages 11 and up. Lauren recounts the stories of 26 individuals, ranging in age from 10 to 61, who have effectively dealt with their learning differences and become successful in their chosen fields. Each first-person narrative describes the learning difficulties encountered, explains the school problems they caused, and details the strategies that helped the people to move beyond those obstacles. Many attended special schools for a few years; all have learned to advocate on their own behalf. Several of those profiled, including Kinko founder Paul Orfalea and paleontologist Jack Horner, may be familiar to readers. The tone is upbeat but realistic, with Lauren emphasizing the enormous effort needed to accomplish goals. Appended with a question-and-answer section, tips for success, and lists of resources, this will be a welcome addition to any collection serving young teens." --Kay Weisman

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