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The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Learning Disabilities

Assessing Learning Needs of Children and Adolescents
Current Clinical Psychiatry

von: H. Kent Wilson, Ellen B. Braaten
128,39 €
Verlag:	Humana Press
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	13.12.2018
ISBN/EAN:	9783319986432
Sprache:	englisch

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Titelbeschreibung

This book connects experts in the field of child assessment to provide child psychiatrists with knowledge in evaluation and educational programming. The book provides a review of the latest science behind: common learning disabilities, including etiology and guidelines for assessment/diagnosis; neurodevelopmental disorders, like learning disabilities, ADHD; psychiatric disorders in childhood such as mood and anxiety disorders; and impact learning and development protocols.  <i>The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Learning Disabilities</i> evaluates the interventions that are effective in addressing these learning challenges in the context of multiple factors in a way that no other current text does. Special topics such as special education law and managing the needs of transitional age youth allow psychiatrists to support their patients’ and their families as they navigate the system. By offering a better understanding the learning needs of their patients, this texts givesreaders the tools to consult with families and educators regarding how to address the learning needs of their patients at school and in other settings.  <div><br><i>The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Learning Disabilities</i> is a vital took for child psychiatrists, students, assessment professionals, and other professionals studying or working with children suffering from learning disabilities.<br></div>

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter1. An Introduction to Assessment.- Chapter2. Reading Disorders/Dyslexia.- Chapter3. Mathematics Disorders.- Chapter4. Disorders of Written Expression.- Chapter5. Language Disorders.- Chapter6. Nonverbal Learning Disability.- Chapter7. Intellectual Disabilities.- Chapter8. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Executive Dysfunction.- Chapter9. Autism Spectrum Disorders.- Chapter10. Mood Disorders.- Chapter11. Anxiety Disorders.- Chapter12. Disruptive Behavior Disorders.- Chapter13.  Special Education: Laws and Procedures.- Chapter14. Managing the Needs of Transition Age Youth.

Autorenportrait

H. Kent Wilson, Ph.D. <div>Instructor, Harvard Medical School<div>Psychologist</div><div>Learning and Emotional Assessment Program </div><div>Massachusetts General Hospital<div><br>Ellen B. Braaten, Ph.D.</div><div>Assistant Professor</div><div>Harvard Medical School</div><div>Director</div><div>Learning and Emotional Assessment Program </div><div>Massachusetts General Hospital</div><div>Associate Director </div><div>Clay Center for Young and Healthy Minds</div></div></div>

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This book connects experts in the field of child assessment to provide child psychiatrists with knowledge in evaluation and educational programming. The book provides a review of the latest science behind: common learning disabilities, including etiology and guidelines for assessment/diagnosis; neurodevelopmental disorders, like learning disabilities, ADHD; psychiatric disorders in childhood such as mood and anxiety disorders; and impact learning and development protocols.  <i>The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Learning Disabilities</i> evaluates the interventions that are effective in addressing these learning challenges in the context of multiple factors in a way that no other current text does. Special topics such as special education law and managing the needs of transitional age youth allow psychiatrists to support their patients’ and their families as they navigate the system. By offering a better understanding the learning needs of their patients, this texts gives readers the tools to consult with families and educators regarding how to address the learning needs of their patients at school and in other settings.  <div><br><i>The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Learning Disabilities</i> is a vital took for child psychiatrists, students, assessment professionals, and other professionals studying or working with children suffering from learning disabilities.</div>

Sonderbeitrag

Written by experts in the field Review of common assessment measures that are used to assess for the disorder Use of one or more case studies with assessment results Review of best-practices for intervention at school including specific educational programs, classroom and testing accommodations, and behavioral interventions