The Clinical Guide to Assessment and Treatment of Childhood Learning and Attention Problems

The Clinical Guide to Assessment and Treatment of Childhood Learning and Attention Problems provides assessment and treatment recommendations for learning disorders (LD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Brimming with case studies and other practical guidance, the book reviews etiology of LD and ADHD, outlines the diagnostic criteria per DSM-5, and includes clinical insights for assessment and intervention. Evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies are emphasized, linking assessment to treatment selection and evaluation. Techniques for improving treatment outcomes and supplemental intervention planning are presented, including common modifications and accommodations for learning disorders and attention problems. In addition, tutoring techniques, strategies for specific types of learning problems, and recommendations for Individualized Education Plans are all explored.Provides an integrated approach to LD/ADHD assessment and treatmentExplores treatment implications for ADHD/LD comorbidityGuides readers on how to select the best intervention strategy from evidence-based treatmentsReviews behavioral-based treatmentIncludes supplemental intervention strategies, tutoring techniques, and IEPsFeatures a broad array of clinical case studiesProduct details Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (January 6, 2020) Publication Date: January 6, 2020