Download or read book Essentials of Specific Learning Disability Identification written by Vincent C. Alfonso and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-03-16 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical, up-to-date guidance on identifying Specific Learning Disability Essentials of Specific Learning Disability Identification provides accessible, authoritative guidance on specific learning disability (SLD), with the most up-to-date information on assessment, identification, interventions, and more. Contributions by leading experts examine multiple theoretical orientations and various identification approaches for dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and other common SLDs. Emphasizing real-world utility, this book provides important information for professionals who work with children and youth at risk; many of the SLD identification practices can be put to work immediately, and the expert coverage offers many strategies and interventions for student support in the classroom. This new second edition has been updated to align with the most current understanding of SLD manifestations, diagnostic assessment, and evidence-based interventions, and includes new material covering nonverbal learning disability, speech-language impairment, general learning difficulties, and differentially diagnosing SLD from other conditions. Early SLD identification and the right kind of help can raise the trajectory of a child's life. This book provides in-depth information to facilitate accurate identification and appropriate intervention to help you help the children in your care. Understand how SLD manifests in academic performance Learn theory- and research-based approaches to SLD identification Examine the latest information about new aspects of SLD determination Utilize appropriate and effective intervention strategies for student support If a child's learning disability is caught early, and the correct type of support is provided, that child gets the chance to develop the skills that lead to achievement in school and beyond. As a high-incidence disorder, SLD affects 10-15 percent of the general population, making successful identification an essential skill for those who work with children. Essentials of Specific Learning Disability Identification provides authoritative guidance and practical methods that can help you start changing children's lives today.
Download or read book Identification of Learning Disabilities written by Renee Bradley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-12-18 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identification of Learning Disabilities: Research to Practice is the remarkable product of a learning disabilities summit conference convened by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) in August 2001 and the activities following that summit. Both the conference and this book were seen as important preludes to congressional reauthorization of the historic Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) scheduled for 2002 and subsequent decision making surrounding implementation. The OSEP conference brought together people with different perspectives on LD (parents, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers) and resulted in this book, which examines the research on nine key issues concerning the identification of children with learning disabilities. Coverage includes alternative responses to treatment, classification approaches, processing deficit models, and approaches to decision making. Chapter Structure-- Each of the first nine chapters is organized around a lengthy, issue-oriented paper, which presents the most current research on that topic. These primary papers are then followed by four respondent papers that reflect a variety of viewpoints on the topic. Summarizing Chapter -- A small group of researchers (listed in the final chapter) dedicated an enormous amount of time to summarizing the research and developing key consensus statements regarding the identification of children with learning disabilities. Their work is sure to have a tremendous impact on future discussions in this area. Expertise-- The following well-known scholars have helped summarize the vast amount of research presented in this book as well as the consensus statements derived therefrom: Lynne Cook, Don Deshler, Doug Fuchs, Jack M. Fletcher, Frank Gresham, Dan Hallahan, Joseph Jenkins, Kenneth Kavale, Barbara Keogh, Margo Mastopieri, Cecil Mercer, Dan Reschley, Rune Simeonsson, Joe Torgesen, Sharon Vaughn, and Barbara Wise.
Download or read book Subtypes of Learning Disabilities written by Lynne V. Feagans and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although experts agree that various types of learning disabilities do exist, few attempts have been made to classify learning disabled children into subtypes. The editors of this collection feel that the lack of subcategorization has frustrated previous research efforts to obtain a generalizable body of knowledge in the field. To meet this critical need for definitive information, this book presents basic reviews and theoretical approaches used to subtype learning disabled children -- ranging from a behavior genetics approach to a dimensional approach. It also demonstrates actual research methods utilizing theoretical approaches.
Download or read book Learning Disabilities written by Jeffrey P. Bakken and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-25 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by leaders in the field of learning disabilities, this volume addresses various perspectives and issues related to learning disabilities. It includes chapters: Legal Issues and Learning Disabilities; Themes and Dimensions of Learning Disabilities; and, Identification and Assessment of Students with LD.
Download or read book Learning Disability Subtyping written by Stephen R. Hooper and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The publication of this very important volume comes at a timely juncture in the history of learning disabilities. The focus of this volume is on developing a multidisciplinary understanding of the complexities of the research on learning disabilities and its various sUbtypes. It also will serve as an important compendium of the subtyping literature, particularly with respect to pertinent issues of nosology, specific sUbtyping models, neuro psychological diagnosis, and treatment. As the authors so correctly suggest, the differential diagnosis of learning disabilities subtypes is a critical first step in developing theoretically sound programs of psychoeducational intervention. Clearly, one must have some idea about the general abilities of a child before realistic expectations can be charted. Also, how can one plan a program of intervention without some knowledge of the deficient components of achievement within a do main? Does it not make both conceptual and practical sense to identify an individual's relative strengths and weaknesses so that abilities or strengths can be utilized to optimize functioning in areas of deficit? Although these all sound like reasonable precursors to assisting individuals in need of academic assistance, there are those who would argue otherwise. Impor tantly, however, the Director of the National Institutes of Health, in a recent report to Congress, advocates exactly what this volume proposes. Indeed, there are important needs to be addressed, and the literature reviewed herein strongly supports the conclusions drawn by these authors.
Download or read book Identification of Learning Disability Subtypes written by Susan Landino-Furnari and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Diagnosing Learning Disorders Third Edition written by Bruce F. Pennington and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2020-11-29 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 addition 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.
Download or read book Learning Disabilities Second Edition written by Jack M. Fletcher and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2018-11-21 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Reviewing the state of the science of learning disabilities (LD) and describing effective educational practices, this authoritative text has been significantly revised and expanded with more than 70% new material. Foremost LD experts identify effective principles of assessment and instruction within the framework of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). With a focus on what works in the classroom, the book explores the full range of reading, mathematics, and writing disabilities. It synthesizes knowledge from neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and special and general education. Illustrations include eight color plates. As a special supplement, a chapter on the history of the LD field from the first edition is provided at the companion website. Subject Areas/Key Words: specific learning disability, learning disabilities, learning disorders, learning difficulties, dyslexia, dyscalculia, mathematics, reading, writing, multi-tiered systems of support, MTSS, response to intervention, RTI, response to instruction, special education, schools, classrooms, intensive instruction, explicit instruction, assessments, diagnosis, identification, classification, interventions, treatments, children, adolescents, students, academic skills problems, academic interventions, special-needs learners Audience: Special and general educators of children ages 5-17 (grades K-12); literacy specialists; school and child clinical psychologists; and neuropsychologists"--
Download or read book Use of Tests of Intelligence and Achievement in the Identification of Learning Disability Subtypes written by Lois K. Dettenmaier and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Handbook of Cognitive Social and Neuropsychological Aspects of Learning Disabilities written by Stephen J. Ceci and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recognized as the definitive reference in the field, this book addresses a broad range of biologically based disorders that affect children's learning and development. Leading authorities review the genetics of each disorder; its course and outcome; associated developmental, cognitive, and psychosocial challenges; and what clinicians and educators need to know about effective approaches to assessment and intervention. Coverage encompasses numerous lower-incidence neurodevelopmental disabilities as well as more frequently diagnosed learning and behavior problems with a genetic component.
Download or read book Learning Disabilities written by Clayton E. Keller and published by NEA Professional Library. This book was released on 1987 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this research review of basic issues in learning disabilities, definitions, possible causes, prevalence, and identification of learning disabilities are discussed. Characteristics of learning disabled individuals are considered under five headings: perceptual and perceptual-motor disabilities, problems with attention and hyperactivity, cognitive disabilities, social and behavioral problems, and academic disabilities. In general, the learning-disabled individual seems to be a passive, inactive learner who lacks or does not use the strategies for attacking academic problems that the non-handicapped commonly use; in addition, the learning disabled are best thought of as a heterogeneous, rather than a homogeneous, group. Several options are available for administering the education of the learning disabled. One of the most widely utilized instructional arrangements, mainstreaming, may be made more effective by the use of the Adaptive Learning Environments Model, teacher consultants, cooperative learning, and peer tutoring. Several promising, but not well-known, instructional techniques may improve education of the learning disabled; these include reciprocal teaching, self-monitoring of attention, metacognitive self-questioning training, and the keyword mnemonic technique. (JDD).
Download or read book Using Measures of Adaptive Behavior to Identify Subtypes of Students with a Learning Disability written by Barney Lee Rankhorn and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Subtypes of Learning Disabilities written by Lynne V. Feagans and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Identification of Learning Disabilities written by Renee Bradley and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the identification of learning disabilities.
Download or read book The Identification of Learning Disabled Subtypes written by Addison Kent Watanabe and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Students with Learning Disabilities written by Cecil D. Mercer and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2009 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For courses in Learning Disabilities. The seventh edition of this popular text offers comprehensive coverage and a balanced approach of all of the varying theories and practices in the field--educational, medical, and psychological--incorporating assessment, definition, characteristics, and strategies-all to help readers develop their own personal perspective. It presents equal treatment to information about the characteristics, definitions, causes, and controversies of learning disabilities, with each researched-based topic clearly designed to support both diagnosis and intervention. Throughout the text, "best practices" have been identified through thorough research and practical examples. Revised to include the latest research and recent developments, the seventh edition reflects the latest trends in the field of learning disabilities. The authors have included new and expanded coverage of cultural diversity, Responsiveness to Intervention, techniques for identifying students with learning disabilities, expanded coverage of effective practices to prevent and remediate reading difficulties, effective assessment strategies and teaching practices in the academic areas based on recent research, a new chapter on ADHD, a focus on how to teach and manage students with learning disabilities, and information on the 2004 reauthorization of IDEA and the 2006 Code of Federal Regulations. Current and classic, Students with Learning Disabilities, Seventh Edition will stimulate and interest its readers about the nature and needs of individuals with learning disabilities.
Download or read book Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities written by Sarah B. Holman and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) in 2004 allowed use of "other alternative research-based procedures" (IDEA, 20 U.S.C. § 1414) in addition to the traditional discrepancy model for determining the presence of a Specific Learning Disability (SLD), including establishing a pattern of strengths and weaknesses (PSW) by evaluating various cognitive, achievement, and neuropsychological processes. Increased latitude in identification procedures raises questions about consistency of outcomes (i.e., determination of SLD) across identification methods. The current study compares the identification outcomes and diagnosis consistency of three assessment models: Cross Battery Assessment (XBA), Dehn's PSW Model, and the Core-Selective Evaluation Process (C-SEP). It addresses the following questions: (a) what is the percentage of overlap in SLD identification across the three PSW approaches for 50 students from an urban North Texas school district previously identified with SLD via XBA? and (b) what percentage of 25 students in the same urban North Texas school district who were not identified via XBA would be identified using one or both of the other PSW approaches? Results indicate low consistency among models for the cases included in the study; potential explanations and implications for practice, research, and policy are discussed.
