Offers practical knowledge of the variety of disorders that can cause an otherwise intelligent child
to perform poorly in school, as well as teaching tips and suggestions to help children who learn in
ways different from the conventional system.

Teel incorporates the fascinating story of Nancy Edison's love for her son Thomas, who had been
labeled unteachable, then presents us with the wider array of and issues for children who learn
differently.

We all know Thomas Edison was a genius of seemingly limitless imagination. Yet few know he was
a failure in elementary school. Teel shows us how Edison's mother, Nancy, guided the boy deemed
a dunce by officials.even assumed mentally retarded by his father.to become one of the greatest
inventors of all time. Edison's progressive and imaginative teaching methods hold lessons even today
for all children who learn differently from conventional methods, as well as for the parents and teachers
who care about them. Teel also explains how parents can negotiate the educational maze created
by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
An Individualized Education Program is explained in detail, and options such as enlisting the assistance
of a professional advocate are also discussed.

The latest research about current medication therapies and the origins plus potential benefits of
ADHD are reviewed. A leading professional advocate explains what every parent needs to know
about the public school system. Other topics addressed include the effectiveness of home schooling
and parental and student rights. An extensive list of local and national resources is also offered.

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