Overview
The fully revised and updated must-have resource to help you become a supportive and assertive advocate for your child In print for more than twenty years, The Misunderstood Child has become the go-to reference guide for families of children with learning disorders. This newly revised edition provides the latest research and new and updated content, including: - How to identify and address specific disabilities, from dyslexia to sensory integration disorder - New information on the genetics of learning disorders - Expanded sections on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - The most recent neurological discoveries about how the brain functions in children with learning disabilities - Insights about other neurological disorders common among individuals with learning disabilities, such as anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anger-control problems, depression, and tic disorders - Resources, Web sites, and organizations that can aid the treatment process and offer support for both parent and child
Details
- ISBN-13: 9780307338631
- ISBN-10: 0307338630
- Publisher: Harmony
- Publish Date: June 2006
- Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.9 pounds
- Page Count: 448
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