192 Pages
by
Psychology Press
192 Pages
by
Psychology Press
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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... Read more
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.
Biography
Margot Prior (Author)
I'm sure that this book will be of interest to many people as it covers such a range of issues...The book will certainly serve as a useful introductory text to anyone interested in finding out about specific learning difficulties. It assumes no prior knowledge and is written using very little technical jargon...The book will also be a valuable source book for teachers, not least because of its very good review and critique of remedial techniques and resources. - Kate Nation, University of York
