The Misunderstood Child

The fully revised and updated must-have resource to help you become a supportive and assertive advocate for your childIn print for more than twenty years, The Misunderstood Child has become the go-to reference guide for families of children with learning disorders. This newly revised edition provides the latest research and new and updated content, including:- How to identify and address specific disabilities, from dyslexia to sensory integration disorder- New information on the genetics of learning disorders- Expanded sections on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)- The most recent neurological discoveries about how the brain functions in children with learning disabilities- Insights about other neurological disorders common among individuals with learning disabilities, such as anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anger-control problems, depression, and tic disorders- Resources, Web sites, and organizations that can aid the treatment process and offer support for both parent and childFrom the Trade Paperback edition.

Year

2010

Language

English

Publisher

Crown Publishing Group

Editions

1

ISBN

9780307557995

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