Disorders of development and learning: A practical guide to assessment

512p 19 illustrations 230 x 154 Paperback 1996 Containing data on screening and information on the federal mandates on education services to the disabled, this text focuses on managing children with developmental disabilities and outlining common disorders of development and learning. The book's practical approach includes: discussing theories of development and learning in two conceptual chapters; covering topics such as developmental screening, early detection and intervention and general management; and addressing specific disorders as described by definition, prevalence, etiology, pathophysiology, assessment, management and outcomes.