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Title:
Essentials of specific learning disability identification / edited by Vincent C. Alfonso, Dawn P. Flanagan.
Author:
Alfonso, Vincent C., editor.

Flanagan, Dawn P., editor.
Publication Information:
Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2018.

©2018
Call Number:
LC4704 .E77 2018
Abstract:
"This newest addition to the Essentials series presents the latest research and information from leading scholars and researchers in the field of learning disabilities. With multiple perspectives spanning several different theoretical orientations and offering several different approaches to SLD identification--from RTI methods to cognitive strengths and weaknesses approaches--this volume offers step-by-step information on accurately identifying learning disabilities. This is essential reading for professionals who work with children and youth who may be at risk for learning disabilities"-- Provided by publisher.
Edition:
Second edition.
ISBN:
9781119313847
Series:
Essentials of psychological assessment series

Essentials of psychological assessment series.
Physical Description:
xv, 624 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Contents:
Overview of specific learning disabilities / Marlene Sotelo-Dynega, Dawn P. Flanagan, and Vincent C. Alfonso -- The neuropsychology of reading disorders : how SLD manifests in reading / Steven G. Feifer -- How SLD manifests in mathematics / Michèle M.M. Mazzocco and Rose Vukovic -- How SLD manifests in writing / Nancy Mather and Barbara J. Wendling -- How SLD manifests in oral expression and listening comprehension / Nickola Wolf Nelson and Elisabeth H. Wiig -- Nonverbal learning disabilities / Margaret Semrud-Clikeman -- A response to intervention (RTI) approach to SLD identification / Jack M. Fletcher and Jeremy Miciak -- Using student response to intervention to identify SLD : requirements, recommendations, and future research / Mathew K. Burns, Kathrin E. Maki, Kristy Warmbold-Brann, and June L. Preast -- Cognitive neuroscientific contributions to theoretical understanding of SLD / Scott L. Decker, Rachel Bridges, and Tayllor Vetter -- Integrating instructionally relevant SLD diagnoses, patterns of strengths and weaknesses, and positive home-school partnerships : free and appropriate public education for all / Nicole Lynne Alston-Abel and Virginia Berninger -- Dual discrepancy/consistency operational definition of SLD : integrating multiple data sources and multiple data-gathering methods / Dawn P. Flanagan, Vincent C. Alfonso, Megan C. Sy, Jennifer T. Mascolo, Erin M. McDonough, and Samuel O. Ortiz -- Pattern of strengths and weaknesses made easy : the discrepancy/consistency model / Jack A. Naglieri and Steven G. Feifer -- Core selective evaluation process (C-SEP) and dual discrepancy/consistency (DD/C) models for SLD identification : a case study approach / Gail M. Cheramie, G. Thomas Schanding Jr., and Kristin Streich -- Difference or disorder : assessment of SLD with an English learner / Samuel O. Ortiz, Kristan E. Melo, and Meghan A. Terzulli -- Differential diagnosis of SLD versus other difficulties / Benjamin J. Lovett and David A. Kilpatrick.
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