For courses in Learning Disabilities. The new edition of this popular text offers comprehensive coverage of all of the varying theories and practices in the field--educational, medical, and psychological--incorporating assessment, definition, characteristics, and strategies. A balanced treatment about the characteristics, definitions, causes, and controversies of learning disabilities, each researched-based topic is clearly designed to support both diagnosis and intervention. Throughout the text, "best practices" have been identified through thorough research and practical examples.

This practical resource contains all the information teachers need to make informed decisions concerning their students with learning or behavior problems, making it the most useful methods book on the market. It is prided for its unique separate coverage of assessment and methods for the content areas, and assists teachers in finding effective practices to facilitate instruction of students with learning or behavior problems. Practical applications are included in coverage of collaboration, inclusion, content enhancements, technology, effective teaching practices, classroom management, phonological awareness, cultural diversity, affective development, and functional curriculum. The book also contains extensive information for secondary and college level students with learning disabilities, and focuses on learning problems throughout the lifespan. It allows teachers to readily look up assessment techniques, interventions, classroom activities, instructional games, self-correcting materials, computer programs, and commercial materials in each academic area for students of all ages with learning problems. For teachers of students with mild disabilities and/or at risk for school failure.