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BL
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968941
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b723311
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Teel, Scott.
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| Title & Author
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Defending and parenting children who learn differently : : lessons from Edison's mother /\ Scott Teel ; foreword by Vincent Monastra.
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| Publication Statement
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Westport, Conn. :: Praeger,, 2007.
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| Series Statement
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The Praeger series on contemporary health and living
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1 online resource (xiii, 205 pages).
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| ISBN
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0313084793
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: 9780313084799
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1578868033
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9781578868032
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-199) and index.
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| Contents
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Introduction -- Nancy Edison's miracle -- Why Thomas Edison was such a poor student in school -- Nancy Edison: advocate for her son -- Current rights of children who learn differently -- Using a professional advocate -- The home schooling option -- The importance of self-confidence and self-esteem -- Independent learning as a core strength -- The importance of discipline -- The medication question -- Comorbid conditions -- Getting both parents on the same track -- Local resources -- Online and print resources -- Notes -- Index.
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Edison, Thomas A., (Thomas Alva),1847-1931-- Childhood and youth.
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Teel, Scott.
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Edison, Thomas A., (Thomas Alva),1847-1931.
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Teel, Scott.
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Dyslexic children-- Education.
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Exceptional children-- Family relationships.
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Special education.
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Dyslexic children-- Education.
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EDUCATION-- Special Education-- Learning Disabilities.
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Exceptional children-- Family relationships.
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Special education.
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| Dewey Classification
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371.9
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| LC Classification
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LC3965.T44 2007eb
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