The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Learning Disabilities

The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Learning Disabilities
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 9783319986432
ISBN-13 : 3319986430
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Book Synopsis The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Learning Disabilities by : H. Kent Wilson

Download or read book The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Learning Disabilities written by H. Kent Wilson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-12-13 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Learning Disabilities 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. The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Learning Disabilities is a vital took for child psychiatrists, students, assessment professionals, and other professionals studying or working with children suffering from learning disabilities.


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