Learning Disabilities: Neurological Bases, Clinical Features and Strategies of Intervention

Sandro Misciagna (editor)

ISBN 10: 1838808388 / ISBN 13: 9781838808389

Published by IntechOpen, 2020

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning Disabilities: Neurological Bases, Clinical Features and Strategies of Intervention
• Publisher: IntechOpen
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1838808388
• ISBN 13: 9781838808389
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 16.99W x 1.27H x 24.41D centimeters 16.99 centimeters width by 1.27 centimeters height by 24.41 centimeters depth
• Weight: 535 grams

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Synopsis

Learning disabilities are a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by failure to acquire, retrieve, or use information competently. They are the most severe and chronic form of learning difficulty in children. They can be present at birth or acquired as a result of illness, exposure to toxins, poor nutrition, medical treatment, sociocultural deprivation, or injury. Learning problems typically consist in failure to acquire reading, writing, or math skills, which are traditionally considered core domains. This book explores the epidemiology, neurobiological bases, and diagnostic tools necessary for a comprehensive assessment of children with learning disabilities. It also presents examples of children with specific learning disabilities and explains possible intervention strategies.