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Diagnosing learning disorders : from science to practice

Pennington, Bruce Franklin, 1946- author

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\"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. 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\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: The Guilford Press
• Subject: Learning disabilities Diagnosis. / Autism in children Diagnosis. / Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Diagnosis. / PSYCHOLOGY / Neuropsychology. / MEDICAL / Psychiatry / Child & Adolescent. / EDUCATION / Special Education / Learning Disabilities. / PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent.
• ISBN: 9781462537914

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
RJ496.L4 P46 2019	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE