Discipline: | Pediatrics | Subject Definition: | Learning Disorders-Diagnosis; Autistic Disorder-Diagnosis | NLM Class: | WS 110 | LC Class: | RJ496 | Abstract: | From a trusted expert in the field, this authoritative work provides an accessible overview of what learning disorders are, how they develop, and how to diagnose and treat them effectively. The author presents the most current neuroscientific knowledge on a range of conditions, including dyslexia, autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and others. Practitioners gain vital insights and tools for making sense of children's impairments and strengths, collecting and interpreting diagnostic data from a variety of sources, and linking diagnosis to evidence-based interventions. The second edition has now been substantially revised and expanded to reflect significant clinical and research advances. |
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