When Your Child Learns Differently

Advocating for a child who learns differently can sometimes feel like an isolating and daunting task. This book reminds families that they are not alone. When Your Child Learns Differently is a compassionate guide that:

Kathryn Fishman-Weaver, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Academic Affairs for Mizzou K-12. As the principal of the global middle and high school programs, she works with students and teachers around the world. Prior to the principalship, Dr. Fishman-Weaver taught in public schools in Oakland, CA, and Columbia, MO. She has taught special education, gifted education, English language arts, and teacher preparation. Dr. Fishman-Weaver writes and presents frequently on student support, teacher leadership, and gender and education. She loves the written word, a good nap, and impromptu family dance parties in her kitchen. You can follow her work on educational leadership at http://wholeheartedschoolleadership.com.

Acknowledgments About the Cover Image Introduction Part I: Navigating Services With Hope and Knowledge Chapter 1 Caring for Kids Who Learn Differently Chapter 2 Understanding Special Education Policy Chapter 3 IEP Overview Part II: Advocating With Love Chapter 4 Family Advocacy Chapter 5 Raised on Love Part III: Operationalizing High Expectations Chapter 6 High Expectations in Reading and Math Chapter 7 Exceptional Children, Different Learners Part IV: Giving Yourself Grace Chapter 8 The (Extra)ordinary Adventure of Raising Different Learners References About the Author