Using creativity to address dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia : assessments and techniques / Fredricka Reisman and Lori Severino.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Defining creativity, dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia -- Prominent creativity theorists -- Generic factors that influence learning -- Developmental mathematics and literacy curricula -- Assessment activities -- Reisman diagnostic creativity assessment -- Dyslexia/dysgraphia assessment -- Dyscalculia assessment -- Dyslexia and dysgraphia teaching activities -- Dyscalculia activities.

"Designed to help educators recognize and nurture students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, this book guides readers through best practices for using creativity theory and strategies to address the learning challenges for students who have difficulty in acquiring literacy and mathematics content. Offering concrete examples of creativity assessment and pedagogical techniques, chapters are supported by rich Appendices providing assessment and screening checklists, time-telling objectives, learning trouble spots, a creative approach to teaching place value, and a handy cross-referencing table. Accessible and thorough, this up-to-date guide will help educators develop strategies that acknowledge students' creative strengths to address learning challenges across the literacy and mathematics curricula"-- Provided by publisher.

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