| Adult Learning Disabilities and Adhd: Research-Informed Assessment Contributor(s): Mapou, Robert L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 019537178X ISBN-13: 9780195371789 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $65.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2008 Annotation: Based on the author's popular workshop, this concise volume provides scientific and practical guidance on assessing learning disabilities and ADHD in adults. It includes instructions for accessing the author's downloadable PowerPoints, as well as a Continuing Education component (3 credits) that is administered by the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology. Topics include definitions of disability (including legal definitions), assessment, and management approaches (from medications and therapy to educational and workplace accommodations), and assistive technology and software. Three case examples are provided, along with a sample report. The book is aimed at clinical neuropsychologists and clinical psychologists who are involved in the assessment and management of adults with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Neuropsychology - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 616.858 |
| LCCN: 2008006012 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 9.1" (0.97 lbs) 312 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Based on the author's popular workshop, this concise volume provides scientific and practical guidance on assessing learning disabilities and ADHD in adults. It includes instructions for accessing the author's downloadable PowerPoints, as well as a Continuing Education component (3 credits) that is administered by the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology. Topics include definitions of disability (including legal definitions), assessment, and management approaches (from medications and therapy to educational and workplace accommodations), and assistive technology and software. Three case examples are provided, along with a sample report. The book is aimed at clinical neuropsychologists and clinical psychologists who are involved in the assessment and management of adults with learning disabilities and ADHD. |