Optimizing Learning and Attention: A Comprehensive Guide

Author: Michelle M. Martel

Book Title: The Clinical Guide to Assessment and Treatment of Childhood Learning and Attention Problems

Overview: This book provides comprehensive assessment and treatment recommendations for learning disorders (LD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It includes case studies and practical guidance, covering the etiology of LD and ADHD, diagnostic criteria per DSM-5, and clinical insights for assessment and intervention. Evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies are emphasized, linking assessment to treatment selection and evaluation.

Key Features:

• Integrated approach to LD/ADHD assessment and treatment
• Explores treatment implications for ADHD/LD comorbidity
• Guides readers on how to select the best intervention strategy from evidence-based treatments
• Reviews behavioral-based treatment
• Includes supplemental intervention strategies, tutoring techniques, and IEPs
• Features a broad array of clinical case studies

Publication Details:

Publisher: Elsevier Science

Publication Date: January 6, 2020

Language: English

ISBN: 9780128157558, 9780128162583

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 320 pages

Weight: 1.5 pounds

Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches