Identification of Learning Disabilities
Renee Bradley, Louis C. Danielson, Daniel P. Hallahan
Identification of Learning Disabilities
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Research to Practice
by Renee Bradley, Louis C. Danielson, Daniel P. Hallahan
The text is written at a 8th 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
The room buzzes as experts debate how to spot hidden learning challenges in kids just like you. Researchers and teachers race against time to find better ways to help every learner, but will they agree on the best path forward?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book presents comprehensive research and diverse perspectives on identifying learning disabilities, aimed at educators and professionals involved in special education. Though labeled fiction, it focuses on real-world educational challenges and policies, suitable for older middle-grade readers with an interest in psychology and education. Parents should note the academic tone and complex content tailored more for educational insight than storytelling.
Why we rated Identification of Learning Disabilities 12C
Identification of Learning Disabilities is written at a Level 8 reading level across 860 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Identification of Learning Disabilities works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Identification of Learning Disabilities as 12C ("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, Identification of Learning Disabilities explores child & developmental psychology, special education, education, and teaching — 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 child & developmental psychology, special education, education.
- ✓ 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
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780805844474
- Pages
- 860
- Publisher
- Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Incorporated
- Published
- July 1, 2002
- Type
- Nonfiction