Diagnosing learning disorders : from science to practice /

"Description 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 additional to dyslexia and mathematics disabilities, the book covers speech and lang...

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Main Authors: Pennington, Bruce Franklin, 1946- (Author), McGrath, Lauren M. (Author), Peterson, Robin L. (Author)
Corporate Author: ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : The Guilford Press, [2019]
Edition:Third edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Description 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 additional to dyslexia and mathematics disabilities, the book covers speech and language disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability. "--
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Description based on opening page (viewed Nov 13, 2019).
How Learning Disorders Develop -- Etiology of Learning Disorders -- Brain Mechanisms of Learning Disorders -- Neuropsychological Constructs -- Comorbidity -- Specific Learning Disorder: DSM-5 and Beyond -- Evidence-Based Practice in Assessment -- Understanding Achievement Gaps -- Speech and Language Disorders -- Reading Disability (Dyslexia) -- Mathematics Disorder -- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder -- Autism Spectrum Disorder -- Intellectual Disability.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781462537945
1462537944