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Grimes, Jeff, Ed. – 1982
This document, intended as a resource for school psychologists, contains articles addressing a variety of psychological and behavioral problems of children and adolescents. Each chapter includes the following content: background information concerning the specific topic, approaches for assessing the behavior of concern, intervention possibilities,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Child Psychology
Currie, Paula S.; Wadlington, Elizabeth M. – 2002
This book is designed to help clinicians and teachers work more effectively with people with learning disabilities and their families. Chapter 1 provides an overview of learning disabilities. It presents commonly accepted medical and educational definitions, prevalence figures, and possible etiological explanations for various disorders. Chapter 2…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Adults, Attention Deficit Disorders, Check Lists
Shapiro, Joan; Rich, Rebecca – 1999
This text provides information on learning disabilities in adults and offers practical ways to compensate. Chapters address: (1) definitions of learning disability; (2) etiology of learning disabilities; (3) our cognitive or thinking systems; (4) different assessment settings and some of the tests used to diagnose a learning disability; (5)…
Descriptors: Adults, Attention Deficit Disorders, Case Studies, Clinical Diagnosis
Richard, Gail J.; Russell, Joy L. – 2002
This book is intended for professionals who are responsible for designing and implementing educational programs for children with attention deficit disorders and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD). Chapters address: (1) myths and realities about ADD/ADHD; (2) definitions, disorders associated with ADD/ADHD, and federal educational…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Richard, Gail J. – 1997
This book is intended as an eclectic review and overview of what is known about autism, emphasizing clinical, rather than theoretical, aspects of the syndrome. Eleven chapters address the following topics: (1) definition of autism (myths, definitions, and facts about autism); (2) diagnosis of autism (medical versus educational diagnosis); (3)…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Classroom Techniques
Bricker, Diane, Ed. – 1993
This first volume of the Assessment, Evaluation and Programming System (AEPS) test and its associated curriculum describes the AEPS measurement components for the developmental range from birth to 3 years. Section I provides a comprehensive description of the AEPS and how its measurement system functions for children and caregivers. Section II…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Development, Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Development
Rycus, Judith S.; Hughes, Ronald C. – 1998
This monograph addresses common misconceptions about developmental disabilities, describes the conditions that child welfare workers are most likely to see, provides examples of effective interventions, and stresses the importance of early intervention to promote healthy development. Specific chapters include: (1) "Understanding Developmental…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Attention Deficit Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Child Welfare
Lloyd, John Wills, Ed.; Kameenui, Edward J., Ed.; Chard, David, Ed. – 1997
This book is designed to reaffirm the value of special instruction and to provide information on current research and practice which shows productive and successful outcomes. It addresses the definition of disabilities, the assessment of disabilities, instruction, special populations, special education legislation and policy, and integration.…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Classification
Bricker, Diane; Waddell, Misti – 2002
This third volume of the Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System (AEPS) Test presents a developmentally sequenced curriculum for infants and toddlers (ages birth through three) who have disabilities or are at risk for developmental delays. It is designed to allow professionals to match a child's Individualized Family Service Plan goals and…
Descriptors: Child Development, Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Development, Curriculum
Lynn, George T. – 2000
This book provides practical advice on recognizing the symptoms, understanding the medication, and accessing the necessary support at school as well as the managing the day-to-day challenges of parenting a child with bipolar disorder. It draws on case studies to show what bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Tourette…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Anger, Asperger Syndrome
Bricker, Diane, Ed.; Pretti-Frontczak, Kristie, Ed. – 1996
This third volume of the Assessment, Evaluation and Programming System for Infants and Children (AEPS) describes AEPS measurement components for children who are at risk or who have disabilities, from 3 to 6 years of age. Section 1 provides a comprehensive description of the AEPS and how its measurement system functions for children and…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Development, Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Development
Capute, Arnold J., Ed.; And Others – 1994
This volume, the proceedings of a 1992 conference, presents 14 papers which take a neuropsychological approach to attention deficit disorder, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, and learning disabilities. Papers have the following titles and authors: "A New Conceptual Model for Dyslexia" (Sally E. Shaywitz et al.);…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Depression (Psychology)
Werner, David – 1987
This heavily illustrated volume is a reference book intended to bring together basic information to help community health workers, rehabilitation workers, and families in rural areas of developing countries meet the needs of village children with a wide range of disabilities. Part 1, "Working with the Child and Family," reviews the prevention of…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adolescents, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Attitude Change
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Special Education Branch. – 1997
This guide provides a review of the characteristics of children with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) or possible prenatal alcohol-related effects (PPAE) and describes specific intervention strategies. Section 1 offers a general review of the diagnostic procedures, the prevalence of FAS and the physical, educational, and behavioral characteristics of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Behavior Patterns, Child Development
Missouri State Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City. – 1998
This resource guide provides information on organizations, publications, legislation, and other resources relating to autism. Sections include: (1) commonly used disability acronyms and definitions; (2) the educational definition of autism; (3) the medical definition of autism; (4) special education offices and special services of the Missouri…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Agency Cooperation, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Auditory Perception
