Students with Learning Disabilities, 7th edition
Published by Pearson (July 29, 2008) © 2009
- Cecil D. Mercer |
- Paige C. Pullen |
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Title overview
- NEW–Reflects recent changes and trends in learning disabilities including current issues in this dynamic and expanding field.
- NEW–Now up-to-par with the current laws in special education–featuring the 2004Reauthorization of IDEA and the 2006 Code of Federal Regulations.
- NEW–Coverage of cultural diversity has been increased throughout the text.
- NEW–Responsiveness to Intervention techniques for identifying students with learning disabilities–content has been updated and increased in the seventh edition.
- NEW–Effective practices to prevent and remediate reading difficulties–have been given increased exposure in this new edition.
- NEW–Features more effective assessment strategies and teaching practices in the academic areas based on recent research.
* The assessment strategies featured in the text are squarely focused on the requirements of law and are organized around the following purposes: screening, diagnosis, progress monitoring and measuring student outcomes. - NEW–Includes a chapter on ADHD and other related cognitive disabilities–including information about intellectual disabilities and autism.
- NEW–Special pedagogical and boxed features have been added throughout the text– Focus on the Law, Personal Perspectives, and Learning Tips.
- NEW–Now features a strong focus on how to teach and manage students with learning disabilities.
- NEW–Every chapter has been refined extensively to provide comprehensive yet timely coverage of pertinent information.
Table of contents
PART ONE FOUNDATIONS OF LEARNING DISABILITIES
Chapter 1 History, Current Directions, Definitions, and Characteristics
Chapter 2 Medical Aspects
Chapter 3 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
PART TWO ASSESSMENT AND SERVICES
Chapter 4 Assessment
Chapter 5 Educational Services and Settings
Chapter 6 Teaching Theories and Practices
Chapter 7 Oral Communication: Speech and Language
Chapter 8 Reading
Chapter 9 Written Communication: Handwriting, Spelling, and Written Expression
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