
The Misunderstood Child
Larry B. Silver
(Author)Description
In 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 child
Product Details
Publisher | Harmony/Rodale/Convergent |
Publish Date | June 27, 2006 |
Pages | 448 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9780307338631 |
Dimensions | 8.2 X 5.5 X 1.0 inches | 0.9 pounds |
About the Author
Reviews
"The book is particularly sensitive to the problems of the adolescent. . . . Indeed, the book is a personal document because Dr. Larry Silver, a child psychiatrist who was learning-disabled as a child, shares some of his own experiences." --Children Today
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