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Theoretical & Practical Perspectives
- By Noel Gregg, Cheri Hoy, Alice F. Gay
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- Binding: Hardback
- Published by: Guilford Press
- Publication Date: 18th January 1996
- Illustrations: illustrations
- ISBN: 978-1-57230-037-8
About the Book
A Comprehensive review and critical evaluation of the literature on learning disabilities in adults, this book outlines a conceptual framework for diagnosis and intervention and provides detailed guideline for practice. Issues covered include models for service delivery; the perceptions of employers, counselors, and consumers; the co-occurrence of psychiatric disorders with learning disabilities; and the role of public policy. This book will be of value to professionals and students in the fields of clinical psychology, school psychology, special education, and vocational rehabilitation.Reviews
"A significant contribution to the field and an invaluable resource for researchers, clinicians, and teachers." - G. Reid Lyon, PhD
Table of Contents
Gregg, Phillips, Adults with Learning Disabilities: Empowering Networks and Inclusion, Collaboration, and Self-Acceptance. Gregg, Ferri, Paradigms: A Need for Radical Reform. Hoy et al, Clinical Model Versus Discrepancy Model in Determining Eligibility for Learning Disabilities Services at a Rehabilitation Setting. Brackett, McPherson, Learning Disabilities Diagnosis in Postsecondary Students: A Comparison of Discrepancy-Based Diagnostic Models. Ross-Gordon, Sociocultural Issues Affecting the Identification and Delivery Service Models for Adults with Learning Disabilities. Riccio, Hynd, Neurobiological Research Specific to the Adult Population with Learning Disabilities. Hawks, Assessing Adults with Learning Disabilities. Hooper, Olley, Psychological Comorbidity in Adults with Learning Disabilities. Darden, Morgan, Cognitive Functioning Profiles of the Adult Population with Learning Disabilities. Hoy, Manglitz, Social and Affective Adjustment of Adults with Learning Disabilities. Wiig, Language and Communication Disorders in Adults with Learning Disabilities. Sturomski, Literacy Needs for Adults Who Have Learning Disabilities. Minskoff, Improving Employment Outcomes for Persons with Learning Disabilities. Gajar, Osgood-Smith, Service Delivery Models Effective with Adults with Learning Disabilities. Gregg, Johnson, McKinley, Learning Disabilities Policy and Legal Issues: A Consumer and Practitioner User-Friendly Guide. Gay, Facilitating Alternative Learning Techniques for Adults with Learning Disabilities through the Use of Technology.Customers who bought Adults With Learning Disabilities: Theoretical And Practical also bought:
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