The Encyclopedia of Learning Disabilities (Hardcover, Second Edition)

This is a complete reference to all types of learning disabilities - their symptoms, causes, and treatments. ""The Encyclopedia of Learning Disabilities, Second Edition"" is a comprehensive guide to all types of learning disabilities, including how they function, how they can be diagnosed, and how they can be treated. Today, learning disabilities are becoming more and more common. With more than 650 entries, 25 of which are new, this thoroughly revised and updated volume explains all the relevant topics from special legislation to educational tools to child development. Appendixes listing important organizations, government information, sources, assistive technology resources, and relevant books and Web sites make this the most comprehensive handy reference on learning disabilities available. New and revised entries include: adaptive skills; assistive technology; bipolar disorder; child disintegrative disorder; dioxins; early childhood assessment; fetal alcohol syndrome; Landau-Kleffner syndrome; nonverbal learning disabilities; spasmodic dysphonia; traumatic brain injury; and, Williams syndrome.

General

Imprint:	Facts on File Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Library of Health and Living
Release date:	May 2006
First published:	May 2006
Authors:	Carol Turkington • Joseph R. Harris
Dimensions:	235 x 187 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	320
Edition:	Second Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-8160-6399-4
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Disability: social aspects Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Popular medicine > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with disability
LSN:	0-8160-6399-0
Barcode:	9780816063994

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