He (the psychologist) didn’t help me at all…It was like he augmented the problem and shoved it in my face, without giving me the key to a lock I never knew how to open myself, a lock I thought had no key for to begin with. (p. 63)
This young woman’s pain and helplessness in facing the huge chasm between her high-level cognitive skills and her low-level ability to implement them mark the plight of the growing population of learning-disabled students. Moreover, their teachers and parents face their own didactic and emotional despair in the quest to provide effective support.
Based on the author’s groundbreaking research in the realm of learning disabilities, this book provide a far-reaching examination of the tribulations facing learning disabled students, their parents and teachers. Each section features a gripping glimpse into the emotional struggle of each group, as told in their own words, followed by an analytic analysis and a host of directives for effective, beneficial solutions.
Dr. Amela Einat is an acclaimed expert in the field of learning disabilities, with decades of clinical experience in Israel as a researcher, lecturer and counselor. She was among the founders of Israel’s first preparatory program for learning disabled students at the Tel Hai Academic College. In addition to her academic publications, Amela Einat has penned over 40 books of prose for adults, youth and children.
