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

by Jean Cheng Gorman

• ISBN13: 9780761976202
• ISBN10: 0761976205
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-03-30
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

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