Guide to learning disabilities for primary care
Larry B. Silver
Guide to learning disabilities for primary care
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
How to Screen, Identify, Manage, and Advocate for Children with Learning Disabilities
by Larry B. Silver
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
What happens when learning feels harder than it should? Imagine trying to unlock the secrets of the brain to help kids who struggle in school. But how do you know the right way to help when every child is different?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book provides an accessible introduction for young readers to the challenges faced by children with learning disabilities and the role of caregivers in diagnosing and supporting them. Written at a middle-grade reading level, it covers clinical approaches and offers resources to guide families toward effective help. It is suitable for ages 9-12 and presents complex health topics in a clear, supportive manner without graphic or distressing content.
Why we rated Guide to learning disabilities for primary care 9LE
Guide to learning disabilities for primary care is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 167 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Guide to learning disabilities for primary care works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Guide to learning disabilities for primary care as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Guide to learning disabilities for primary care explores learning disorders, child health services, people with disabilities, family, and education — 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 learning disorders, child health services, people with disabilities.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
Learning disabilities
Pol Ghesquière, A. J. J. M. Ruijssenaars
Learning disabilities
Pol Ghesquière, A. J. J. M. Ruijssenaars
Learning disabilities
Bill R. Gearheart
Learning disabilities
Bill R. Gearheart
Learning disabilities sourcebook
Dawn D. Matthews
Learning disabilities sourcebook
Dawn D. Matthews
Learning Disabilities and Related Disorders
Janet W. Lerner
Learning Disabilities and Related Disorders
Janet W. Lerner
Children with Learning Disabilities
Janet W. Lerner
Children with Learning Disabilities
Janet W. Lerner
Learning disabilities handbook for teachers
Robert B. Blackwell
Learning disabilities handbook for teachers
Robert B. Blackwell
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781581104868
- Pages
- 167
- Publisher
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Nonfiction