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Overview
Developmental deficits in learning and communication in young children are defined as neurodevelopmental disorders. This constellation, newly defined in the DSM-5, represents a range of issues that educators must address.
Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Definitive Guide for Educators provides extensive and practical information to a range of professionals, and to all others who are interested in the complex and often misunderstood disabilities that fall within the general medical and psychological diagnostic categories of neurodevelopmental disability. Noted psychologist and educator Dr. Frank E. Vargo provides a comprehensive overview of neurodevelopmental deficits and disabilities, as well as of their related learning and cognitive processes, with a strong focus on educational considerations, applications, and relevance across academic areas and with a mind to global educational models. Well researched and accessibly written, this book is an up-to-date and authoritative reference to all of the educational and clinical topics in the diagnostic categories of neurodevelopmental disorder. This informative book will provide a primary reference source for all educators, school and clinical psychologists, clinical mental health counselors and therapists, special education and medical professionals, and parents of children with special needs.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780393709438 |
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| Publisher: | Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc. |
| Publication date: | 04/20/2015 |
| Pages: | 288 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.00(d) |
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xv
Introduction xvii
1 Primary Concepts of Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Processes 3
A Definition of Neurodevelopmental Disorders 4
Types of Neurodevelopmental Disorders 5
The Value of Diagnostic Labels and Categories 6
Descriptive Overviews of the Neurodevelopmental Disorders 7
Differential Diagnosis 12
2 Neurodevelopmental Constructs and Learning 13
The Complexity of Neurodevelopmental Processes 14
Neurodevelopmental Constructs 15
3 Intellectual Developmental Disorder 43
Intellectual Disability 44
Diagnosing Intellectual Disabilities 45
If Intellectual Disability Is Suspected 46
Degrees of Intellectual Disability 47
Causes of Intellectual Disability Disorder 49
Intellectual Disabilities Involving Genetic Conditions 50
Acquired Medical Causes of Intellectual Disabilities 56
Adaptive Behaviors 57
Educational Considerations in Individuals With Intellectual Developmental Disorder 58
Historical and Developing Concepts of Intelligence 59
Crystallized Intelligence and Fluid Intelligence 61
4 Communication Disorders and Language Disabilities 63
Language-Based Neurodevelopmental Disabilities 64
Common Characteristics of Children With Language and Communication Disorders 66
Language Disabilities and Psychological and Behavioral Disorders 70
The Five Major Language Components 71
5 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 79
Signs and Symptoms of ADHD 80
The Attention Control System 83
ADHD and Executive Functions 89
6 Autism Spectrum Disorder 98
Communication Problems Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorder 99
Restricted or Repetitive Patterns of Behaviors, Activities, or Interests 100
Other Conditions That May Coexist With Autism Spectrum Disorder 101
Educational Considerations 102
Asperger's Disorder 112
7 Motor Disorders 124
Developmental Coordination Disorder 125
Dyspraxia 126
Stereotypic Movement Disorder 137
Tic Disorders 138
8 Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Specific Learning Disabilities 142
Definitions of Learning Disabilities 144
Signs of Learning Disabilities 146
9 Specific Learning Disorders in Reading 150
Reading and Phonological Processing 152
Implications for Remedial Interventions for Phonological Problems 156
Reading and Word Automaticity 160
Other Contributing Factors in Reading Dysfluency 162
Reading Fluency and Comprehension 163
Reading Disorders and Comprehension Deficits 169
Understanding and Identifying Language Processing Disabilities 170
The Definition of Language and the Five Major Language Components 171
Enhancing Reading Comprehension Abilities in Classrooms 178
10 Specific Learning Disorders in Written Language 182
Processes That Can Inhibit Writing Development 190
11 Specific Learning Disorders in Math 197
Warning Signs of Math Disabilities 203
Neurodevelopmental Functions and Math Learning Disorders 209
12 Final Thoughts 213
Global Implications 214
On the Shoulders of Giants 215
References 217
Index 245