Learning Disabilities (Child Clinical Psychology “Nuts and Bolts” Collection) - Softcover

Golden, Charles J; Lashley, Lisa K

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1606508334 ISBN 13: 9781606508336

Publisher: Momentum Press, 2016

Synopsis

Clinicians within the fields of neuropsychology and school psychology may find this text to be a useful guide in understanding and assessing the disparate learning disorders. This resource reviews the extant literature regarding the current status of diagnosis, conceptualization, and evaluative methods of reading, mathematics, writing, and nonverbal learning disorders. Interventions will be elucidated regarding the remediation of the various subtypes of learning disorders. This book is specifically tailored to aid busy clinicians and students-in-training in accruing the clinical acumen pertinent to assessment of learning disorders. Case studies are included that will give a look into types of cases and profiles clinicians will often come across in practice.

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About the Author

Charles J. Golden is nationally and internationally known for his clinical research in the field of neuropsychological and psychological assessment. He has given over 100 invited presentations/workshops, and published over 500 articles, book chapters, and books. He is a Fellow in the American Psychological Association (APA), and holds a diplomate in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and psychological assessment. He has been a journal editor and currently is a peer reviewer for multiple professional journals. He is a past president of the National Academy of Neuropsychology.

Lisa K. Lashley is assistant director of the Neuropsychology Assessment Center, and assistant professor at Nova Southeastern University, where she completed her PsyD degree, with an emphasis in neuropsychology. She also works with active and retired professional athletes for concussion evaluation. Her current research interests include sports concussion evaluation and management, and cognitive functioning in child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Momentum Press
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1606508334
• ISBN 13: 9781606508336
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136