Students with Learning Disabilities

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The seventh edition of this popular text about learning disabilities 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. 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.

New to the seventh edition:

• Reflects the recent changes and trends in learning disabilities including current issues in this dynamic and expanding field.
• Now features current information on the 2004 Reauthorization of IDEA and the 2006 Code of Federal Regulations.
• A new chapter on ADHD and other related cognitive disabilities–including information about intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Special pedagogical and boxed features have been added throughout the text– Focus on the Law, Personal Perspectives, and Learning Tips.
• A strong focus on how to teach and manage students with learning disabilities.
• Revised, updated, and increased coverage of: cultural diversity, Responsiveness to Intervention techniques for identifying students with LD, effective practices to prevent and remediate reading difficulties, and includes more effective assessment strategies and teaching practices in the academic areas based on the most current research.

The seventh edition of this popular text for learning disabilities 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. 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 in today’s school environment.

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.

PART ONE FOUNDATIONS OF LEARNING DISABILITIES

Chapter 1 History, Current Directions, Definitions, and Characteristics

Chapter 2 Medical Aspects

Chapter 3 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

PART TWO ASSESSMENT AND SERVICES

Chapter 4 Assessment

Chapter 5 Educational Services and Settings

Chapter 6 Teaching Theories and Practices

Chapter 7 Oral Communication: Speech and Language

Chapter 8 Reading

Chapter 9 Written Communication: Handwriting, Spelling, and Written Expression

• NEW–Reflects recent changes and trends in learning disabilities including current issues in this dynamic and expanding field.
• NEW–Now up-to-par with the current laws in special education–featuring the 2004Reauthorization of IDEA and the 2006 Code of Federal Regulations.
• NEW–Coverage of cultural diversity has been increased throughout the text.
• NEW–Responsiveness to Intervention techniques for identifying students with learning disabilities–content has been updated and increased in the seventh edition.
• NEW–Effective practices to prevent and remediate reading difficulties–have been given increased exposure in this new edition.
• NEW–Features more effective assessment strategies and teaching practices in the academic areas based on recent research.
  *  The assessment strategies featured in the text are squarely focused on the requirements of law and are organized around the following purposes: screening, diagnosis, progress monitoring and measuring student outcomes.
• NEW–Includes a chapter on ADHD and other related cognitive disabilities–including information about intellectual disabilities and autism.
• NEW–Special pedagogical and boxed features have been added throughout the text– Focus on the Law, Personal Perspectives, and Learning Tips.
• NEW–Now features a strong focus on how to teach and manage students with learning disabilities.
• NEW–Every chapter has been refined extensively to provide comprehensive yet timely coverage of pertinent information.