Disorders of development and learning / [edited by] Mark L. Wolraich.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Wolraich, Mark.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Developmental disabilities.

Learning disabilities.

Developmental Disabilities.

Learning Disabilities.

Medical Subjects:

Developmental Disabilities.

Learning Disabilities.

Physical Description:

x, 373 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)

4 3/4 in.

Edition:

Third edition.

Other Title:

Development and learning.

Place of Publication:

Hamilton, [Ont.] ; London : BC Decker, [2003]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Designed for physicians who see children every day, Disorders of Development and Learning, Third Edition tells you how to assess, measure, evaluate, diagnose, and manage a spectrum of challenging disorders. This interdisciplinary text melds the experience and latest approaches of practitioners in pediatrics, psychiatry, psychology, speech and language pathology, occupational and physical therapy, and education. Thus, you learn from experts what interventions can improve the child's current and future quality of life. Disorders of Development and Learning, Third Edition includes a CD-ROM with the complete text and illustrations contained within the book in fully searchable PDF files.

Contents:

1. Theories of Development and Learning / Terri L. Shelton, PhD 1

2. Commonly Used Measures of Infant and Child Development / Abigail B. Sivan, PhD, Sandra K. Sondell, PhD, Christopher W. Fontana, PsyD 25

3. Assessment of Motor Development / Lisa T. Craft, MD 45

4. Assessment of Language and Language Disorders / Stephen Camarata, PhD 49

5. Detecting Developmental, Behavioral, and School Problems / Frances Page Glascoe, PhD 61

6. General Management Techniques / Mark L. Wolraich, MD 81

7. Early Intervention: Optimizing Development for Children with Disabilities and Risk Conditions / Craig T. Ramey, PhD, Sharon L. Ramey, PhD 89

8. Child Abuse and Developmental Disabilities / Randell C. Alexander, MD, PhD, Andrea L. Sherbondy, MD 105

9. Cerebral Palsy / Mario Cesar Petersen, MD, MSc, Toni M. Whitaker, MD 117

10. Myelodysplasia (Spina Bifida-Myelomeningocele) / Robert A. Jacobs, MD, MPH 137

11. Disorders of Speech and Language Development / Stephen Camarata, PhD, Edward G. Conture, PhD 175

12. Disorders of Mental Development: General Issues / Mark L. Wolraich, MD 195

13. Disorders of Mental Development: Down Syndrome / Dianne M. McBrien, MD 207

14. Disorders of Mental Development: Fragile X Syndrome / Randi J. Hagerman, MD 225

15. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Sterling K. Clarren, MD 235

16. Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Autism / Lisa A. Ruble, PhD, Shannon Brown, PhD 249

17. Prader-Willi Syndrome: Clinical, Behavioral, and Genetic Findings / Travis Thompson, PhD, Merlin G. Butler, MD, PhD 267

18. Williams Syndrome / Paul P. Wang, MD, Nathan J. Blum, MD 283

19. Learning Disabilities / Donald K. Routh, PhD 299

20. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder / Kim A. Worley, MD, Mark L. Wolraich, MD 311

21. Disorders of Sensation: Hearing and Visual Impairment / Desmond P. Kelly, MD, Stuart W. Teplin, MD 329

22. Developmental Consequences of Prematurity / Edward Goldson, MD 345.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1550092243

OCLC:

51859821