Learning disabilities sourcebook
Dawn D. Matthews
Learning disabilities sourcebook
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Basic Consumer Health Information about Learning Disabilities, Including Dyslexia, Developmental Speech and Language Disabilities, Non-verbal Learning Disorders, Developmental Arithmetic Disorder, Developmental Writing Disorder, and Other Conditions that Impede Learning Such as Attention Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder, Brain Injury, Hearing Impairment, Klinefelter Syndrome, Dyspraxia, and Tourette Syndrome, Along with Facts about Educational Issues and Assistive Technology, Coping Strategies, a Glossary of Related Terms, and Resources for Further Help and Information
by Dawn D. Matthews
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
You're sitting in class, trying to read a tricky word, but it just won't make sense no matter how hard you try. Suddenly, you discover there are many ways brains can work differently—and some tools that make learning easier. But what happens when the usual tricks don’t quite fit?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This informative guide provides clear, accessible explanations about various learning disabilities such as dyslexia, ADHD, and speech disorders. It offers practical coping strategies, educational insights, and resources to support children ages 9-12 who face learning challenges. Parents should note this book is designed as a handbook rather than fiction, with straightforward language appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Learning disabilities sourcebook 12C
Learning disabilities sourcebook is written at a Level 8 reading level across 621 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Learning disabilities sourcebook works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Learning disabilities sourcebook 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, Learning disabilities sourcebook explores learning disabilities, education, coping strategies, and assistive technology — 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 disabilities, education, coping strategies.
- ✓ 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
- 9780780806269
- Pages
- 621
- Publisher
- Omnigraphics
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction