1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910451141103321

Autore

Wodrich David L. <1948->

Titolo

Patterns of learning disorders [[electronic resource] ] : working systematically from assessment to intervention / / David L. Wodrich, Ara J. Schmitt

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Guilford Press, c2006

ISBN

1-281-12323-4

9786611123239

1-59385-526-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (320 p.)

Collana

The Guilford school practitioner series

Altri autori (Persone)

SchmittAra J

Disciplina

618.92/85889

Soggetti

Cognition disorders

Learning disabilities - Diagnosis

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-295) and index.

Nota di contenuto

CONTENTS; CHAPTER 1 Overview of the System and Reasons for Assessing; CHAPTER 2 IQ-Related Conditions; CHAPTER 3 Information-Processing-Related Conditions; CHAPTER 4 Performance-Related Conditions; CHAPTER 5 How to Use the System through Case Examples; CHAPTER 6 Suggestions for Implementing the Classification and Intervention Planning System; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

When prereferral interventions fall short of resolving a student's learning difficulties, a comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation may be necessary. This user-friendly book provides school-based practitioners with a clear framework for assessment and evidence-based intervention planning under the revised IDEA guidelines. A step-by-step flowchart and 12 detailed case studies assist the reader in recognizing the patterns that identify specific learning problems related to IQ, information processing, and classroom performance. Empirically supported treatments for each problem are describ



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910789877803321

Titolo

Extreme weather and natural disasters / / edited by Justin Healey

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Thirroul, : The Spinney Press, 2012

ISBN

9781921507656

1921507659

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (65 p.)

Collana

Issues in Society: 335 ; ; v.335

Disciplina

551.46

551.6594

613.6/9

Soggetti

Emergency management

Natural disasters

Storms

Weather

Australia Climate

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Chapter 1 - Climate and extreme weather events -- Chapter 2 - Natural disasters in Australia; Exploring issues - worksheets and activities; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Australia is a vast land in which weather varies significantly in different parts of the continent. Recent extreme weather events in Australia, such as the Queensland floods and Victorian bushfires, are brutal reminders of nature's devastating power. Is global warming increasing the rate of natural disasters? What part do La Niña and El Niño play in the extreme weather cycle? Cyclones, floods, severe storms, bushfires, landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis - what are the natural and man-made causes of these phenomena, how predictable are they, and how prepared are we for the impacts of natural dis