Diagnosing Learning Disorders - From Science to Practice (Paperback, 3rd edition)

A definitive reference--now extensively revised with 70% new material--this book presents cutting-edge knowledge on how learning disorders develop and how to diagnose and treat them effectively. In addition to dyslexia and mathematics disabilities, the book covers speech and language disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability. Accessibly written, it is grounded in genetics, neuroscience, and developmental neuropsychology. Clinicians and educators are guided to make sense of children's impairments and strengths and make sound diagnostic decisions. Best practices in intervention are reviewed. User-friendly features include case examples and summary tables in each disorder-specific chapter. New to This Edition *Revised throughout to reflect major theoretical, empirical, and technological advances. *Chapters on etiology, brain development, and comorbidity. *Chapters on DSM-5 diagnosis of specific learning disorder, evidence-based assessment, and achievement gaps.

General

Imprint:	Guilford Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2020
Authors:	Bruce F. Pennington • Lauren M McGrath • Robin L. Peterson
Dimensions:	255 x 177 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	399
Edition:	3rd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4625-4594-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Physiological & neuro-psychology Books > Social sciences > Education > Educational psychology Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Philosophy & theory of psychology > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Pre-school & kindergarten Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of specific groups > General
LSN:	1-4625-4594-7
Barcode:	9781462545940

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