دانلود کتاب Learning and Attention Disorders in Adolescence and Adulthood: Assessment and Treatment, Second Edition

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Fully revised coverage with the most current diagnoses and treatments for adolescents and adults living with learning and attention disorders

Reflecting the most recent and relevant findings regarding Learning Disabilities (LD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this Second Edition of Learning and Attention Disorders in Adolescence and Adulthood provides practitioners in the fields of education and mental health with a set of practical guidelines to assist in the assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and treatment of adolescents and adults struggling with LD and ADHD. The new edition includes:

• An emphasis on working from strengths?adapting to disabilities and dealing with them successfully on a daily basis

• New coverage of the causes and long-term implications of LD and ADHD in adolescents and adulthood

• New chapters on treatment effectiveness; building resiliency and shaping mindsets; cognitive therapy; and strategic life coaching to help guide individuals with LD and ADHD

• Contributions from leading researchers, including Noel Gregg, Russell Barkley, Kevin Antshel, and Nancy Mather

Drawing on evidence-based techniques to meet the pragmatic demands for intervention, the Second Edition guides school psychologists, counselors, and educators in promoting positive change for adolescents and adults with LD and ADHD as they strive for success in school, work, and home settings.Content:
Chapter 1 The Changing Face of LD and ADHD in Late Adolescence and Adulthood (pages 1–29):
Chapter 2 Learning Disabilities in Childhood (pages 31–58):
Chapter 3 Attention?Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Childhood (pages 59–86):
Chapter 4 Adults with Learning Disabilities: Barriers and Progress (pages 87–111):
Chapter 5 Children with ADHD Grown Up (pages 113–134):
Chapter 6 Assessment of Cognitive and Neuropsychological Processes (pages 135–159):
Chapter 7 Assessment of Academic Achievement (pages 161–187):
Chapter 8 Assessment of Psychiatric Status and Personality Qualities (pages 189–207):
Chapter 9 Integration and Formulation of Data (pages 209–288):
Chapter 10 Legal Rights and Qualification Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (pages 289–323):
Chapter 11 Overview of Current Treatment Protocols (pages 325–341):
Chapter 12 Treatment Effectiveness for LD and ADHD (pages 343–366):
Chapter 13 Building Resilience by Shaping Mindsets (pages 367–404):
Chapter 14 Using Neurocognitive Psychotherapy for LD and ADHD (pages 405–431):
Chapter 15 Strategic Coaching for LD and ADHD (pages 433–455):
Chapter 16 College Programs and Services (pages 457–466):
Chapter 17 Classroom and Instructional Strategies (pages 467–487):
Chapter 18 Medications Affecting Behavior and Learning (pages 489–535):
Chapter 19 Vocational Programs and Practices (pages 537–576):
Chapter 20 Lifestyle and Family Issues (pages 577–602):