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OverviewExperts have yet to reach consensus about what a learning disability is, how to determine if a child has one, and what to do about it. Leading researcher and clinician Deborah Waber offers an alternative to the prevailing view of learning disability as a problem contained within the child. Instead, she shows how learning difficulties are best understood as a function of the developmental interaction between the child and the world. Integrating findings from education, developmental psychology, and cognitive neuroscience, she offers a novel approach with direct practical implications. Detailed real-world case studies illustrate how this approach can promote positive outcomes for children who struggle in school. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Deborah Paula Waber , David H. Rose , Bruce F. Pennington , Jane Utley AdelizziPublisher: Guilford Publications Imprint: Guilford Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.358kg ISBN: 9781462503346ISBN 10: 1462503349 Pages: 241 Publication Date: 27 October 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional & Vocational , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsI. The Developmental Approach to Learning Disabilities 1. The Dilemma: What Is a Learning Disability? 2. A Learning Disability Is a Developmental Problem 3. A Developmental Science Perspective on Learning Disabilities 4. A Lifespan Perspective on Learning Disabilities 5. Identifying Learning Disabilities: A Developmental Approach 6. Insights from Cognitive Neuroscience: Automatic and Effortful Processing II. Diagnosing the Child–World Interaction 7. Identical Twins 8. An Adequate Achiever with Learning Problems 9. Beyond a “Reading Problem” 10. Learning-Disabled Children Grown Up 11. A Developmental Strategy for Resolving the Dilemma Appendix. Publications of the Children's Hospital Boston Learning Disabilities Research CenterReviewsWaber's perspective is sophisticated and exceptional, having evolved from her developmental psychology background, her neuropsychological research, and her applied/practical clinical work. She never oversimplifies (while describing lucidly) the multiple factors from which 'learning disabilities' emerge. --Martha Bridge Denckla, MD, Director, Developmental Cognitive Neurology, Kennedy Krieger Institute; Professor of Neurology, John Hopkins University School of Medicine It was with gratitude that I read each chapter of this book, immediately identifying its relevance for graduate students in school psychology, developmental psychology, and special education. Waber's thoughtful case study analyses comprehensively examine each child as a learner in the multiple contexts of his or her life, instead of focusing narrowly on the culture of school. She addresses the individualized education plan and beyond, emphasizing the child's need to develop a sense of identity and self-esteem. This pers Rethinking Learning Disabilities provided a useful framework for my graduate-level learning disabilities course. The research studies cited were compelling and clearly explained, and students appreciated the experience-near clinical case examples. The text deepened our class discussion and helped us maintain focus on the cultural and social context that is paramount in understanding individuals with learning problems. --Sandra T. Mann, PsyD, Center for Professional Psychology, George Washington University <br> Waber's perspective is sophisticated and exceptional, having evolved from her developmental psychology background, her neuropsychological research, and her applied/practical clinical work. She never oversimplifies (while describing lucidly) the multiple factors from which 'learning disabilities' emerge. --Martha Bridge Denckla, MD, Director, Developmental Cognitive Neurology, Kennedy Krieger Institute; Professor of Neurology, John Hopkins University School of Medicine It w Author InformationDeborah P. Waber, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts, USA Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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