| LDR 2008 Catalog |
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Monographs
These monographs are short articles by Dr. Cooper based on his observations of thousands of individuals with learning differences, problems and disabilities and his personal experiences with his own learning differences. These articles are excellent tools in helping students and clients better understand their learning differences.
| 8010 | The Reluctant Writer This practical guide describes why some learners, children and adults, are reluctant writers. It details techniques for assisting individuals to increase their ability to express their ideas on paper as well as on a computer. $2.00 | |
| 8015 | Spelling This paper explains the root problems which cause spelling difficulties and offers techniques for learning and teaching spelling to compensate for some of these problems. The information includes how to identify which words should be studied and a number of effective spelling techniques. $2.00 | |
| 8020 | Quantitative Concepts In this paper Dr. Cooper explains why some people have problems learning math. Quantitative perceptions and math anxiety are discussed. Additionally, techniques for teaching quantitative concepts are given. $2.00 | |
| 8025 | How to Succeed in College This paper is designed to help college students with learning problems, and people who work with these students, to improve their understanding of how to use available resources. The ideas presented can improve the students’ chances for success. Topics include: self-advocacy, self-image, study skills, work habits and balancing social life with academics and more. $2.00 | |
| 8030 | Concrete Career Counseling The concept of concrete career counseling, developed by Dr. Cooper, is explained. This is a viable method for helping individuals with learning problems obtain work experience and gain information about career options. $2.00 | |
| 8035 | Right/Left Discrimination Problems (Either/Or Confusion) Many individuals with learning differences find that learning items which are similar is difficult because these items are easily confused. This monograph explores right/left discrimination problems and describes techniques for eliminating confusions and reversals $2.00 | |
| 8040 | Math Problems In this monograph the author describes the learning differences that result in problems with learning math. Many of the same problems that cause difficulties with reading and spelling make it difficult for some students to learn and remember number facts and math operations. $2.00 | |
| 8045 | The Racing Mind This monograph contains descriptions of the positive and negative aspects of the "racing mind", the term Dr. Cooper uses instead of attention deficit disorder. $2.00 | |
| 8050 | Accommodating Individuals with Learning Problems This monograph lists some of the usual, and some unusual, accommodations that enable students with learning differences to demonstrate their knowledge and proficiency in academic settings. $2.00 | |
| 8055 | Problems with Organization This monograph explores why some individuals who think differently have difficulty with organization. Included are ideas for improving organizational skills. $2.00 | |
| 8060 | Patterns This monograph describes the many ways that individuals who learn differently use patterns for learning and recalling information. Dr. Cooper explains how he uses patterns as a learning and teaching tool. Techniques include patterns in math, reading, spelling, writing and other academic subjects. $2.00 | |
| 8065 | Converting Negative Language into Positive Terms This monograph describes how language results in behavior, positive or negative. Many individuals with learning problems use negative language to describe themselves and their skills. Dr. Cooper suggests ways to assist individuals to change negative language into positive action-resulting terms. $2.00 | |
| 8070 | Structured Learning Many students who have learning differences often do not have systems and organization to enable learning. This monograph details how to teach students to establish structure and use organization in order to further learning. $2.00 | |
| 8075 | Environmental Triggers Individuals who require more repetition than other learners often do not know how to achieve higher levels of intensity without just sitting and memorizing the material. In this article, the reader finds ways to designate items in the environment that can remind the learner to recall the information being learned.$2.00 |
| 8120 | Three monographs for $5.00 | |
| 8122 | Three monographs for $8.00 | |
| 8124 | Seven monographs for $11.00 | |
| 8126 | Ten monographs for $15.00 | |
| 8128 | All 14 monographs $20.00 |  |