The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Learning Disabilities

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-x

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2. Introduction to Assessment

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. An Introduction to Assessment

      • H. Kent Wilson, Ellen B. Braaten

      Pages 3-17

3. Neurodevelopmental Disorders

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 19-19

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   2. Reading Disorders/Dyslexia

      • Amanda Ward, Hillary Bush, Ellen B. Braaten

      Pages 21-37

   3. Mathematics Disorders

      • Ellen H. O’Donnell

      Pages 39-58

   4. Disorders of Written Expression

      • Ellen H. O’Donnell, Mary K. Colvin

      Pages 59-78

   5. Language Disorders

      • Drew C. Coman, Nicholas D. Mian

      Pages 79-102

   6. Nonverbal Learning Disability

      • Nathan Doty

      Pages 103-117

   7. Intellectual Disabilities

      • Brian L. B. Willoughby

      Pages 119-132

   8. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Executive Dysfunction

      • Nathan E. Cook, Gina A. Forchelli

      Pages 133-148

   9. Autism Spectrum Disorders

      • Drew C. Coman

      Pages 149-169

4. Common Psychiatric Disorders in Childhood

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 171-171

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   2. Mood Disorders

      • Julie A. Grieco, Mary K. Colvin

      Pages 173-193

   3. Anxiety Disorders

      • Jamie A. Micco, Julie Edmunds, Sophie Baron, Christian Hoover, Jennifer M. Park

      Pages 195-206

   4. Disruptive Behavior Disorders

      • Alisha R. Pollastri, Cecilia Rosenbaum, J. Stuart Ablon

      Pages 207-220

5. Special Considerations

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 221-221

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   2. Special Education: Laws and Procedures

      • H. Kent Wilson, Eileen M. Hagerty

      Pages 223-244

   3. Managing the Needs of Transition Age Youth

      • Nathan Doty, Johanna Nielsen

      Pages 245-259

6. Back Matter

   Pages 261-267

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This book connects experts in the field of child assessment to provide child psychiatrists with knowledge in evaluation and educational programming. The book provides a review of the latest science behind: common learning disabilities, including etiology and guidelines for assessment/diagnosis; neurodevelopmental disorders, like learning disabilities, ADHD; psychiatric disorders in childhood such as mood and anxiety disorders; and impact learning and development protocols.  The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Learning Disabilities evaluates the interventions that are effective in addressing these learning challenges in the context of multiple factors in a way that no other current text does. Special topics such as special education law and managing the needs of transitional age youth allow psychiatrists to support their patients’ and their families as they navigate the system. By offering a better understanding the learning needs of their patients, this texts givesreaders the tools to consult with families and educators regarding how to address the learning needs of their patients at school and in other settings.  
The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Learning Disabilities is a vital took for child psychiatrists, students, assessment professionals, and other professionals studying or working with children suffering from learning disabilities.

• ADHD and learning
• Assessing learning disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorder and learning
• Behavioral interventions
• Models of care for learning disabilities
• Outpatient treatment

• Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA

  H. Kent Wilson

• Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA

  Ellen B. Braaten

H. Kent Wilson, Ph.D. Instructor, Harvard Medical SchoolPsychologist
Learning and Emotional Assessment Program 
Massachusetts General Hospital
Ellen B. Braaten, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Harvard Medical School
Director
Learning and Emotional Assessment Program 
Massachusetts General Hospital
Associate Director 
Clay Center for Young and Healthy Minds

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