Education - Other Diseases & Disorders, Teaching - Reading, Special Needs - General & Miscellaneous, Literacy
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Overview
The author defines and examines assumptions about children who were prenatally exposed to crack/cocaine and who have other risk factors that may negatively affect their literacy development. By displacing the existing myths about "crack babies", teachers and parents are able to support learning and see these children as successful learners.Synopsis
The author defines and examines assumptions about children who were prenatally exposed to crack/cocaine and who have other risk factors that may negatively affect their literacy development. By displacing the existing myths about "crack babies", teachers and parents are able to support learning and see these children as successful learners.
Booknews
Through longitudinal case studies of young children prenatally exposed to crack/cocaine, Barone (literacy studies, U. of Nevada, Reno) debunks myths about their risk legacy with implications for the classroom. Includes self-portraits, a summary of their literacy development, and children's literature references. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)
Editorials
Booknews
Through longitudinal case studies of young children prenatally exposed to crack/cocaine, Barone (literacy studies, U. of Nevada, Reno) debunks myths about their risk legacy with implications for the classroom. Includes self-portraits, a summary of their literacy development, and children's literature references. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)Book Details
Published
April 1, 1999
Publisher
International Reading Association
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780872071995