{"product_id":"9781441982124","title":"Nonverbal Learning Disabilities in Children: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Practice","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNonverbal Learning Disabilities in Children: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Practice\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eDavis, John M.; Broitman, Jessica\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough it has yet to be recognized by the American Psychiatric Association’s \u003ci\u003eDiagnostic and Statistical Manual\u003c\/i\u003e (DSM), nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD) in children are a growing concern. NVLD are receiving increased attention from researchers as well as from clinicians encountering these conditions in their young clients. At the same time, reliable information on effective interventions for NVLD has lagged behind this interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNonverbal Learning Disabilities in Children: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eBridging the Gap Between Science and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e offers a well-rounded understanding of NVLD, placing it within the context of other developmental disorders, most notably high-functioning autism and Asperger’s syndrome. The most current genetic, environmental, and neurobiological theories of and research into the causes of NVLD (e.g., the “white matter model”), in-depth diagnostic methods, and quality interventions are examined. Using an evidence-based approach, this groundbreaking volume:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConceptualizes NVLD as a disorder with subtypes. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiates between diagnostic criteria for NVLD and Asperger’s Syndrome. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyzes the co-occurrence of NVLD with other developmental disabilities and psychological disorders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a comprehensive psychoeducational assessment model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribes efficacious treatments and supports their empirical validation. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers guidelines for sustaining treatment gains through effective collaboration of school personnel and family members.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNonverbal Learning Disabilities in Children \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-have reference for researchers, practitioners, and graduate studentsin school and clinical child psychology, education, speech-language therapy, and other disciplines and professions involved in identifying and treating children with NVLD.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2011-05-12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781441982124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4419-8213-1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 128\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47400555348108,"sku":"9781441982124","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781441982124.jpg?v=1775784643","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781441982124","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}