Disorders of Development and Learning
A Practical Guide to Assessment and Management
Mark L. Wolraich(Author)
Mosby (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published in December 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-0-8151-9392-0 (ISBN)
Description
Containing data on screening and information on the federal mandates on education services to the disabled, this text focuses on managing children with developmental disabilities and outlining common disorders of development and learning. The book's practical approach includes: discussing theories of development and learning in two conceptual chapters; covering topics such as developmental screening, early detection and intervention and general management; and addressing specific disorders as described by definition, prevalence, etiology, pathophysiology, assessment, management and outcomes.
Containing data on screening and information on the federal mandates on education services to the disabled, this text focuses on managing children with developmental disabilities and outlining common disorders of development and learning. The book's practical approach includes: discussing theories of development and learning in two conceptual chapters; covering topics such as developmental screening, early detection and intervention and general management; and addressing specific disorders as described by definition, prevalence, etiology, pathophysiology, assessment, management and outcomes.
Containing data on screening and information on the federal mandates on education services to the disabled, this text focuses on managing children with developmental disabilities and outlining common disorders of development and learning. The book's practical approach includes: discussing theories of development and learning in two conceptual chapters; covering topics such as developmental screening, early detection and intervention and general management; and addressing specific disorders as described by definition, prevalence, etiology, pathophysiology, assessment, management and outcomes.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
19 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 154 mm
Weight
744 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8151-9392-0 (9780815193920)
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Content
Part 1 Assessment, management and general interventions: theories of development and learning; measures of development and learning; development screening; general management techniques; early intervention; child abuse and development disabilities. Part 2 Specific disorders: disorders of motor development; cerebral palsy; myelodysplasia; disorders of speech and language; disordes of mental development; general issues; Down syndrome; fragile X syndrome; foetal alcohol syndrome; pervasive development disorders; autism; academic disorders; learning disabilities; attention deficit hyperactive disorder; disorder; disorders of sensation; hearing and visual impairments; the developmental consequenes of prematurity.