Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
An increase in research into all facets of learning difficulties has resulted in a deeper understanding of the problems. This book includes a description and explanation of reading, spelling and learning difficulties; provides chapters on psychological and neuropsychological assessment; explains the associations between behavioural problems and learning difficulties; and critically reviews remedial approaches, incorporating a summary of what is known about their efficacy. The importance of dealing with attendant behavioural problems and the significance of phonological knowledge in literacy learning are central themes.; Intended to be a succinct and accessible synthesis of current knowledge in this area, this book should be of interest to professionals who encounter children with learning difficulties, tertiary students and parents.
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Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
An increase in research into all facets of learning difficulties has resulted in a deeper understanding of the problems. This book includes a description and explanation of reading, spelling and learning difficulties; provides chapters on psychological and neuropsychological assessment; explains the associations between behavioural problems and learning difficulties; and critically reviews remedial approaches, incorporating a summary of what is known about their efficacy. The importance of dealing with attendant behavioural problems and the significance of phonological knowledge in literacy learning are central themes.; Intended to be a succinct and accessible synthesis of current knowledge in this area, this book should be of interest to professionals who encounter children with learning difficulties, tertiary students and parents.
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Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

by Margot Prior
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Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

by Margot Prior

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An increase in research into all facets of learning difficulties has resulted in a deeper understanding of the problems. This book includes a description and explanation of reading, spelling and learning difficulties; provides chapters on psychological and neuropsychological assessment; explains the associations between behavioural problems and learning difficulties; and critically reviews remedial approaches, incorporating a summary of what is known about their efficacy. The importance of dealing with attendant behavioural problems and the significance of phonological knowledge in literacy learning are central themes.; Intended to be a succinct and accessible synthesis of current knowledge in this area, this book should be of interest to professionals who encounter children with learning difficulties, tertiary students and parents.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781317715634
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 03/01/2022
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 192
File size: 515 KB

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Margot Prior (Author)

Table of Contents

Introduction: Specific Learning Difficulties Defined. Reading and Spelling Problems. Problems with Mathematics. Diagnosis and Assessment: Methods and Measures. Neuropsychology and its uses in Understanding Learning Difficulties. The Relationships Between Behaviour Problems and Learning Difficulties. Intervention. A Compendium of Remedial Methods and Techniques. Recapitulation. References. Index.

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