On Playing a Poor Hand Well: Insights from the Lives of Those Who Have Overcome Childhood Risks and Adversities (Norton Professional Books) Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are learning disabled, if you know a child who is learning disabled, if you know an adult who is learning disabled, this book will teach you all you need to know to understand the suffering a learning disability creates. At the same time, the book provides tales of inspiration and lots of practical advice. A must read on this subject.

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Many happy and productive adults grew up under difficult conditionsthat they couldn't change, no matter how hard they tried. Somestruggled with learning and attention problems and yet found a way tosucceed. What were the secrets of their resiliency?
Drawing upon research examining life's trajectories, Mark Katz identifiessources of protection, strength, andunderstanding - the cards that enable somechildren to "beat the odds." Heencourages therapists, educators, and otherchild caretakers to incorporate these factorsinto our system of care.