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A Human Development View Of Learning Disabilities

Corrine E., Ph.D. Kass

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A Human Development View Of Learning Disabilities

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

From Theory to Practice

by Corrine E., Ph.D. Kass

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Learning disabilities aren't just challenges—they're part of a unique journey of growth and discovery. This story reveals how understanding human development can unlock new ways to learn and thrive. It shows why every lesson tailored just for you can make a world of difference.

Themes

Special Education - GeneralEducation / TeachingLearning disabled children

Quick Assessment

This book offers a comprehensive approach to understanding learning disabilities through a human development perspective, aimed at middle-grade readers. It emphasizes individualized educational strategies that can support children with learning challenges from early schooling through adulthood. Suitable for ages 9-12, it provides valuable insights for parents and educators involved in special education.

Why we rated A Human Development View Of Learning Disabilities 11C

A Human Development View Of Learning Disabilities is written at a Level 6 reading level across 236 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A Human Development View Of Learning Disabilities works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate A Human Development View Of Learning Disabilities as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, A Human Development View Of Learning Disabilities explores special education - general, education / teaching, and learning disabled children — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about special education - general, education / teaching, learning disabled children.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

236 pages
ISBN
9780398075644
Pages
236
Publisher
Charles C. Thomas Publisher
Published
May 2005
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Special EducationEducationTeachingLearning Disabled ChildrenLesson PlanningUnited States