Learning and attention disorders in adolescence and adulthood
Subtitle: assessment and treatment
By: edited by Sam Goldstein, Jack A. Naglieri, Melissa DeVries
Edition: Second Edition.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 636
ISBN-13: 9780470505182
Copyright date: 2011
Subjects: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Methods; Adolescent; Learning Disorders; Learning disabilities; Therapy; Adult; Diagnosis; Child; Psychotherapy; Attention-deficit disorder in adults; Attention-deficit disorder in adolescence
Description: "With informed support, students at the K-12 and collegiate levels can overcome the obstacles of ADHD and other learning disabilities. Drawing on evidence-based techniques, this book provides school psychologists, counselors, and consultants with the best diagnoses and treatments to help their clients become effective students. It includes a thorough overview of LD and ADHD, as well as a set of guidelines to assist adolescents and adults. This is important reading for practitioners in education and mental health working to create learning programs"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Part I: Background.; title: Chapter 1 The Changing Face of LD and ADHD in Late Adolescence and Adulthood (Sam Goldstein, Melissa DeVries and Jack Naglieri).; title: Chapter 2 Learning Disabilities in Childhood (Sam Goldstein and Melissa DeVries).; title: Chapter 3 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Childhood (Sam Goldstein and Melissa DeVries, Ph.D.).; title: Chapter 4 Adults with Learning Disabilities: Barriers and Progress (Noel Gregg).; title: Chapter 5 Children With ADHD Grown Up (Russell Barkley and Kevin Antshel).; title: Part II: Assessment.; title: Chapter 6 Assessment of Cognitive and Neuropsychological Processes (Jack Naglieri).; title: Chapter 7 Assessment of Academic Achievement (Nancy Mather and Annmarie Urso, Ph.D.).; title: Chapter 8 Assessment of Psychiatric Status and Personality Qualities (J. Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., Brad Rosenfield, Psy.D. and Lofton Harris, M.S.).; title: Chapter 9 Integration and Formulation of Data (Sam Goldstein, Jack Naglieri and Melissa DeVries).; title: Chapter 10 Legal Rights and Qualification Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (Peter S. Latham, J.D. and Patricia Horan Latham, J.D.).; title: Part III: Treatment.; title: Chapter 11 Overview of Current Treatment Protocols (Sam Goldstein and Jack Naglieri).; title: Chapter 12 Treatment Effectiveness for LD and ADHD (Anastasia Betts).; title: Chapter 13 Building Resilience by Shaping Mindsets (Robert Brooks).; title: Chapter 14 Using Neurognitive Pschotherapy for LD and ADHD (Carol Robbins, Ph.D. and Judith M. Glasser, Ph.D.).; title: Chapter 15 Strategic Coaching For LD and ADHD (Nancy Ratey, Ed.M., MCC, SCAC and Jodi Sleeper-Triplett).; title: Chapter 16 College Programs and Services (Ian Campbell and Kevin Hills).; title: Chapter 17 Classroom and Instructional Strategies (Robert J. Volpe, R. Julius Anastasio and George J. DuPaul, Ph.D.).; title: Chapter 18 Drugs Affecting Behavior and Learning (Anthony L. Rostain, M.D., M.A.).; title: Chapter 19 Vocational Programs and Practices (Rob Crawford, M.Ed.).; title: Chapter 20 Lifestyle and Family Issues (Arthur L. Robin, Ph.D.).