Adults With Learning Disabilities: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives

Gregg, C. Hoy & A.F. Gay (eds), Noel

ISBN 10: 157230037X / ISBN 13: 9781572300378

Published by Guilford Press. New York, 1996

About this Item

1st printing. Near Fine HC in VG DJ. Grey boards with green metallic letters. Bright, clean covers and spine; tightly bound; owner name on front free end paper; crisp, clean interior. DJ is bright, clean and complete; faintly scuffed. 8vo, 403 pp; index, biblio.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Adults With Learning Disabilities: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives
• Publisher: Guilford Press. New York
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 157230037X
• ISBN 13: 9781572300378
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Education
  • Psychology

About this title

Synopsis

A comprehensive review and critical evaluation of the literature on learning disabilities in adults, this book outlines a conceptual framework for diagnosis and intervention and provides detailed guidelines for practice. Issues covered include models for service delivery; the perceptions of employers, counselors, and consumers; the co-occurrence of psychiatric disorders with learning disabilities; and the role of public policy.

About the Author

Noel Gregg, Ph.D., is currently Director of The University of Georgia Learning Disabilities Center. She is the author, most recently, of Written Expression Disorders, and coauthor of Assessment: The Special Educator's Role. In addition, she has an extensive publication list of research that focuses on the adolescent and adult population with learning disabilities.

Cheri Hoy, Ph.D., is Professor and Head of the Department of Special Education at The University of Georgia. She is coauthor of Assessment: The Special Educator's Role. Her research and other publications address issues concerning adolescents and adults with learning disabilities.

Alice Gay, M.Ed., is a media director at the Learning Disabilities Research and Training Center housed within The University of Georgia Learning Disabilities Center. She has developed a series of interactive TV and satellite teleconferences focusing on the adolescent and adult population with learning disabilities.