Perspectives on the Classification of Specific Developmental Disorders (Neuropsychology and Cognition)

J. Rispens

ISBN 10: 9048149614 / ISBN 13: 9789048149612

Published by Springer Netherlands, 1998

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308 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.70 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Perspectives on the Classification of Specific Developmental Disorders (Neuropsychology and Cognition)
• Publisher: Springer Netherlands
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9048149614
• ISBN 13: 9789048149612
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.44 kilograms

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Synopsis

Perspectives on the Classification of Specific Developmental Disorders is an up-to-date review of the controversy surrounding the classification of such disparate disorders as reading, spelling, writing, and language disorders. Severe and specific impairments in these functions do exist and appear to follow a developmental course. How to identify children presenting with such problems and how to operationalize the disorders has long challenged professionals. This text grew from an international symposium held in the Netherlands, but all chapters have been specially prepared for the publication. Described in the foreword by Sir Michael Rutter, FRS, as ` ... thoughtful and well informed discussions ... that may serve as a basis for a problem-solving set of both research strategies and practical steps that will ensure real resolutions of the dilemmas outlined here', the text should serve as a stimulating source for debate of the many issues involved.