{"product_id":"overcoming-underachieving-isbn-9780471170327","title":"Overcoming Underachieving","description":"Help your child succeed!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If your child is falling behind in school, you know what heartacheis --watching the struggle, feeling the frustration, yearning tohelp --but what can you do?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You can do a lot! In Overcoming Underachieving two nationallyrecognized experts in children's school problems show you how tobecome your child's advocate, coach, and guide through theeducational process. Using numerous case examples, they help youpinpoint your child's unique learning patterns and the problemsthat interfere with learning, behavior, and achievement.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This information-packed book provides dozens of creative,parent-tested tools to help your child overcome difficulties withreading, math, handwriting, study skills, memorization, attentionspan, and many other problems that affect school success. With thehelp of Overcoming Underachieving, you can:\u003cbr\u003e * Learn proven methods of assessing your child's patterns oflearning and behaving\u003cbr\u003e * Describe learning and behavior problems clearly to teachers andother educators\u003cbr\u003e * Develop strategies that use strengths to overcome weaknesses\u003cbr\u003e * Set goals your child really can achieve\u003cbr\u003e * Find out how to improve your child's behavior andself-esteem\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Emotional support is important, but you can give your son ordaughter even more. Find out how in Overcoming Underachieving. LEARNING PROBLEMS AND YOUR CHILD.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Building Blocks of Learning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Assessing Your Child's Learning Skills.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e FOUNDATIONAL BLOCKS: THE LEARNING SUPPORT SYSTEM.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Attention and Impulse Control.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Emotions and Behavior.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Self-Esteem.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Learning Environment at School and at Home.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF LEARNING.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Your Child's Motor Skills.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Mechanics of Reading and Spelling.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reading Comprehension and Writing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Math Problem Solving.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusion: Final Words for the Journey.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Notes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. Sam Goldstein, PhD, is a member of the faculty at the University ofUtah and a nationally recognized expert in child development. Hehas published eight previous books as well as numerous scientificarticles and videos. His books for parents include Hyperactivity:Why Won't My Child Pay Attention? and Lonely, Sad and Angry: AParent's Guide to Depression in Children and Adolescents.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Nancy Mather, PhD, is Adjunct Associate Professor at the Universityof Arizona in Tucson, where she teaches courses in the diagnosisand instruction of children with learning problems. She hasauthored three previous books and numerous educational articles  Help your child succeed!  \u003cp\u003eIf your child is falling behind in school, you know what heartache is —watching the struggle, feeling the frustration, yearning to help —but what can you do?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can do a lot! 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