Language, Learning, and Behavior Disorders: Developmental, Biological, and Clinical Perspectives [Hardcover]

Joseph H. Beitchman (Editor), Nancy J. Cohen (Editor), M. Mary Konstantareas (Editor), Rosemary Tannock (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 13, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0521472296 | ISBN-13: 978-0521472296 | Edition: 1

The role of language as a bridge between learning disability and psychiatric disorder is the unifying theme of this wide-ranging book. The editors of this text give particular emphasis to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, and autistic disorder. Contributors seek explanations for the dual incidence of psychiatric and language disorder by considering research in developmental, cognitive and biological fields, and speculate on the contribution of new imaging modalities. Essays cover topical issues such as syndrome definition in dyslexia, acquired memory disorder in childhood, and biology-behavior correspondence, as well as a range of treatment options. Enlivened with case vignettes, and offering insights into the range of current thinking on language and behavior, this will prove to be a rich resource.

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Language as a connecting bridge between learning disability and psychiatric disorder is the unifying theme of this wide-ranging book. Particular prominence is given to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, and autistic disorder. Explanations for the comorbidity of psychiatric and language disorder are sought in developmental, cognitive and biological fields, and implications for etiology, treatment and rehabilitation are explored. Offering insights into the range of current thinking on language and behavior, this book is a rich resource for professionals and advanced students concerned with child health and development.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 600 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (June 13, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521472296
• ISBN-13: 978-0521472296
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,681,940 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars IEP Resource, November 29, 2001

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This review is from: Language, Learning, and Behavior Disorders: Developmental, Biological, and Clinical Perspectives (Hardcover)

Any parent of a child diagnosed with a language disorder who needs to generate or review an IEP for their school program would find this book required reading.
This has been my primary source for information on nonverbal language disorder, NLD.