Handbook of Learning Disabilities, Second Edition

Lee Swanson , Karen R.

Hardcover February 14, Paperback August 13, W idely regarded as the standard reference in the field, this comprehensive handbook presents state-of-the-art knowledge about the nature and classification of learning disabilities LD , their causes, and how individuals with these difficulties can be identified and helped to succeed. Best practices are described for supporting student performance in language arts, math, and other content areas.

Contributors also identify general principles of effective instruction and review issues in service delivery within response-to-intervention RTI frameworks. The book critically examines the concepts and methods that guide LD research and highlights important directions for future investigation.

New to This Edition: Incorporates key advances in identifying and remediating LD, with particular attention to the role of RTI. Chapters on social cognitive, behavioral genetic, and neurobiological aspects.

Chapters on adolescents and adults with LD. Chapters on spelling instruction, history instruction, and classroom technology applications. To ask other readers questions about Handbook of Learning Disabilities , please sign up.

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