A thorough, up-to-date resource on the full spectrum of childhood learning disorders

In this Second Edition of Disorders of Learning in Childhood, Drs. Archie Silver and Rosa Hagin present a comprehensive synthesis of information regarding the classification and causes of various types of learning difficulties, as well as multidisciplinary strategies for working with children and their families in school or clinical settings. Bridging the communication gap between professionals in the field, this book advocates the coordinated efforts of administrators, scientists, teachers, and...

This book deals with learning disorders in children: defining what constitutes learning disorders; classifying the types; reviewing the neuropsychological dysfunctions concomitant with each such type; diagnosis and assessment (multidisciplinary), encompassing psychological, educational, psychiatric and neurological elements; principles of remediation and management, pharmacological and psychotherapeutic; prevention; and a separate section on clinical patterns and intervention recommendations for the various types of learning disorder. Up-to-date research is reported throughout and case...