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Handbook on animal-assisted therapy [[electronic resource] ] : theoretical foundations and guidelines for practice / / edited by Aubrey H. Fine
| Handbook on animal-assisted therapy [[electronic resource] ] : theoretical foundations and guidelines for practice / / edited by Aubrey H. Fine |
| Edizione | [3rd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Academic Press, 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (613 p.) |
| Disciplina | 615.85158 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | FineAubrey H |
| Soggetto topico |
Animals - Therapeutic use
Pets - Therapeutic use Human-animal relationships |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-78402-385-X
1-282-87943-X 9786612879432 0-12-381454-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy: Theoretical Foundations and Guidelinesfor Practice; Copyright; About the Editor; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Dedication; Part One -The Conceptualization of the Animal/Human Bond: The Foundation for Understanding Animal-Assisted Therapy; Chapter 1 Understanding our kinship with animals: input for health care professionals interested in the human/animal bond; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Introduction to the human/animal bond (HAB); 1.3 Defining the human/animal bond; 1.4 Pets and people: case studies reveal the importance
1.5 Theories explaining the bond1.6 The biological benefits of the bond; 1.7 Final remarks; References; Chapter 2 Animal-assisted interventions innbsphistorical perspective; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Animal souls and spiritual healing; 2.3 Animal powers and shamanism; 2.4 Animism in classical and medieval times; 2.5 Animals as agents of socialization; 2.6 Animals and psychotherapy; 2.7 Animals, relaxation, and social support; 2.8 Conclusions; References; Chapter 3 Animal-assisted interventions in mental health: definitions and theoretical foundations; 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Defining animal-assisted interventions3.3 Theoretical frameworks; 3.4 Summary and conclusions; References; Chapter 4 Newer and older perspectives onnbspthenbsptherapeutic effects of animals and nature; References; Chapter 5 Positive effects of animals for psychosocially vulnerable people: a turning point for delivery; 5.1 Introduction: factors affecting the human/animal relationship; 5.2 Goals of this chapter; 5.3 The potential of pets to enhance the quality of life; 5.4 Personalized normalizing of the environment for people with special needs 5.5 For the health professions: leadership in implementing animals as treatment or social supportReferences; Chapter 6 The animal/human bond: health and wellness; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Stress-reducing health benefits from AAA; 6.3 Epidemiological evidence for health benefits; 6.4 Experimental or quasi-experimental research; 6.5 Comparison of effects of presence of and interaction with animals; 6.6 Exercise-related health benefits from AAA and AAT; 6.7 Discussion; 6.7 Conclusion; References; Part Two -Animal-Assisted Therapy: Conceptual Model and Guidelines for Quality Assurance Chapter 7 Animal selection procedures in animal-assisted interaction programs7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Description of terms; 7.3 Animal selection procedures; a brief overview; 7.4 Selection based on outcome vs settings; 7.5 Development of a job description for animal-assisted applications; 7.6 Capacity for work; 7.7 Handler recommendations; 7.8 Summary; References; Chapter 8 Designing and implementing animal-assisted therapy programs in health and mental health organizations; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Animal-assisted therapy; 8.3 The Green Chimneys model; 8.4 Organizational issues 8.5 Program design issues |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910458926103321 |
| Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Academic Press, 2010 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Handbook on animal-assisted therapy [[electronic resource] ] : theoretical foundations and guidelines for practice / / edited by Aubrey H. Fine
| Handbook on animal-assisted therapy [[electronic resource] ] : theoretical foundations and guidelines for practice / / edited by Aubrey H. Fine |
| Edizione | [3rd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Academic Press, 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (613 p.) |
| Disciplina | 615.85158 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | FineAubrey H |
| Soggetto topico |
Animals - Therapeutic use
Pets - Therapeutic use Human-animal relationships |
| ISBN |
1-78402-385-X
1-282-87943-X 9786612879432 0-12-381454-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy: Theoretical Foundations and Guidelinesfor Practice; Copyright; About the Editor; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Dedication; Part One -The Conceptualization of the Animal/Human Bond: The Foundation for Understanding Animal-Assisted Therapy; Chapter 1 Understanding our kinship with animals: input for health care professionals interested in the human/animal bond; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Introduction to the human/animal bond (HAB); 1.3 Defining the human/animal bond; 1.4 Pets and people: case studies reveal the importance
1.5 Theories explaining the bond1.6 The biological benefits of the bond; 1.7 Final remarks; References; Chapter 2 Animal-assisted interventions innbsphistorical perspective; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Animal souls and spiritual healing; 2.3 Animal powers and shamanism; 2.4 Animism in classical and medieval times; 2.5 Animals as agents of socialization; 2.6 Animals and psychotherapy; 2.7 Animals, relaxation, and social support; 2.8 Conclusions; References; Chapter 3 Animal-assisted interventions in mental health: definitions and theoretical foundations; 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Defining animal-assisted interventions3.3 Theoretical frameworks; 3.4 Summary and conclusions; References; Chapter 4 Newer and older perspectives onnbspthenbsptherapeutic effects of animals and nature; References; Chapter 5 Positive effects of animals for psychosocially vulnerable people: a turning point for delivery; 5.1 Introduction: factors affecting the human/animal relationship; 5.2 Goals of this chapter; 5.3 The potential of pets to enhance the quality of life; 5.4 Personalized normalizing of the environment for people with special needs 5.5 For the health professions: leadership in implementing animals as treatment or social supportReferences; Chapter 6 The animal/human bond: health and wellness; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Stress-reducing health benefits from AAA; 6.3 Epidemiological evidence for health benefits; 6.4 Experimental or quasi-experimental research; 6.5 Comparison of effects of presence of and interaction with animals; 6.6 Exercise-related health benefits from AAA and AAT; 6.7 Discussion; 6.7 Conclusion; References; Part Two -Animal-Assisted Therapy: Conceptual Model and Guidelines for Quality Assurance Chapter 7 Animal selection procedures in animal-assisted interaction programs7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Description of terms; 7.3 Animal selection procedures; a brief overview; 7.4 Selection based on outcome vs settings; 7.5 Development of a job description for animal-assisted applications; 7.6 Capacity for work; 7.7 Handler recommendations; 7.8 Summary; References; Chapter 8 Designing and implementing animal-assisted therapy programs in health and mental health organizations; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Animal-assisted therapy; 8.3 The Green Chimneys model; 8.4 Organizational issues 8.5 Program design issues |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910792119803321 |
| Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Academic Press, 2010 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Handbook on animal-assisted therapy [[electronic resource] ] : theoretical foundations and guidelines for practice / / edited by Aubrey H. Fine
| Handbook on animal-assisted therapy [[electronic resource] ] : theoretical foundations and guidelines for practice / / edited by Aubrey H. Fine |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Diego, : Academic Press, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (554 p.) |
| Disciplina | 615.8/515 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | FineAubrey H |
| Soggetto topico |
Animals - Therapeutic use
Pets - Therapeutic use Human-animal relationships |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-63592-4
9786610635924 0-08-046383-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front cover; Title page; Copyright page; ABOUT THE EDITOR; Table of contents; FOREWORD; PREFACE; SECTION I: Conceptualization of the Animal-Human Bond: The Foundation for Understanding Animal-Assisted Therapy; CHAPTER 1: Animal-Assisted Interventions in Historical Perspective; I. INTRODUCTION; II. ANIMAL SOULS AND SPIRITUAL HEALING; III. ANIMAL POWERS AND SHAMANISM; IV. ANIMISM IN CLASSICAL AND MEDIEVAL TIMES; V. ANIMALS AS AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATION; VI. ANIMALS AND PSYCHOTHERAPY; VII. ANIMALS, RELAXATION, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT; VIII. CONCLUSIONS; REFERENCES
CHAPTER 2: Animal-Assisted Interventions in Mental Health: Definitions and Theoretical FoundationsI. INTRODUCTION; II. DEFINING ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS; III. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS; IV. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS; REFERENCES; CHAPTER 3: New and Old Perspectives on the Therapeutic Effects of Animals and Nature; REFERENCES; CHAPTER 4: Animals as Social Supports:Insights for UnderstandingAnimal-Assisted Therapy; I. WHAT IS SOCIAL SUPPORT?; II. ORIGINS OF SOCIAL SUPPORT RESEARCH; III. CAN RELATIONSHIPS WITH PET ANIMALS PROVIDESOCIAL SUPPORT?; IV. TESTS OF THE SOCIAL SUPPORT MODEL V. PETS AS FACILITATORS OF SOCIAL CONTACTVI. CAN SUPPORT MODELS BE EXTENDEDTO EXPLAIN THE SUCCESS OF ANIMAL-ASSISTEDTHERAPY PROGRAMS?; REFERENCES; CHAPTER 5: Community Context andPsychosocial Benefits ofAnimal Companionship; I. COMMUNITY CONTEXT AFFECTING THE HUMAN-ANIMAL RELATIONSHIP; II. PETS ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE; III. NORMALIZING EFFECTS OF ANIMALS; IV. INDIVIDUALITY IN HUMAN RESPONSES TO ANIMALS; V. CONCLUSIONS; REFERENCES; CHAPTER 6: The Animal-Human Bond: Health and Wellness; I. HEALTH BENEFITS FROM ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY; II. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE FOR HEALTH BENEFITS III. EXPERIMENTAL OR QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCHIV. DISCUSSION; V. CONCLUSION; REFERENCES; SECTION II: Animal-Assisted Therapy: Conceptual Model and Guidelines for Quality Assurance; CHAPTER 7: The Art of Animal Selection for Animal-Assisted Activity and Therapy Programs; I. A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF ANIMAL SELECTION PROCEDURES; II. EVALUATION CRITERIA; III. FIT OF SELECTION PROCEDURES; MAINTAINING THE BALANCE; IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF ANIMALS; ANIMALS AS TOOLS OR COLLEAGUES IN THE THERAPEUTIC PROCESS; THE LANGUAGE OF PERSONAL SPACE HUMAN HEALING OR ANIMAL STRESS: IS THERE A TRADE-OFF?AT THE END OF THE DAY; REFERENCES; CHAPTER 8: Designing and Implementing Animal-Assisted Therapy Programs in Health and Mental Health Organizations; I. INTRODUCTION; II. ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY; III. THE GREEN CHIMNEYS MODEL; IV. ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES; V. PROGRAM DESIGN ISSUES; VI. ANIMAL SELECTION; VII. COST EFFECTIVENESS; VIII. LIABILITY; IX. OUTCOMES; X. INFECTION CONTROL ISSUES; XI. RULES THAT GUIDE ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY PROGRAMS; XII. PRINCIPLES THAT GUIDE ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY PROGRAMS; XIII. CONCLUSIONS; REFERENCES SECTION III: Best Practices in Animal-Assisted Therapy: Guidelines for Use of Animal-Assisted Therapy with Special Populations |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910458632603321 |
| San Diego, : Academic Press, c2006 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Handbook on animal-assisted therapy [[electronic resource] ] : theoretical foundations and guidelines for practice / / edited by Aubrey H. Fine
| Handbook on animal-assisted therapy [[electronic resource] ] : theoretical foundations and guidelines for practice / / edited by Aubrey H. Fine |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Diego, : Academic Press, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (554 p.) |
| Disciplina | 615.8/515 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | FineAubrey H |
| Soggetto topico |
Animals - Therapeutic use
Pets - Therapeutic use Human-animal relationships |
| ISBN |
1-280-63592-4
9786610635924 0-08-046383-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front cover; Title page; Copyright page; ABOUT THE EDITOR; Table of contents; FOREWORD; PREFACE; SECTION I: Conceptualization of the Animal-Human Bond: The Foundation for Understanding Animal-Assisted Therapy; CHAPTER 1: Animal-Assisted Interventions in Historical Perspective; I. INTRODUCTION; II. ANIMAL SOULS AND SPIRITUAL HEALING; III. ANIMAL POWERS AND SHAMANISM; IV. ANIMISM IN CLASSICAL AND MEDIEVAL TIMES; V. ANIMALS AS AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATION; VI. ANIMALS AND PSYCHOTHERAPY; VII. ANIMALS, RELAXATION, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT; VIII. CONCLUSIONS; REFERENCES
CHAPTER 2: Animal-Assisted Interventions in Mental Health: Definitions and Theoretical FoundationsI. INTRODUCTION; II. DEFINING ANIMAL-ASSISTED INTERVENTIONS; III. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS; IV. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS; REFERENCES; CHAPTER 3: New and Old Perspectives on the Therapeutic Effects of Animals and Nature; REFERENCES; CHAPTER 4: Animals as Social Supports:Insights for UnderstandingAnimal-Assisted Therapy; I. WHAT IS SOCIAL SUPPORT?; II. ORIGINS OF SOCIAL SUPPORT RESEARCH; III. CAN RELATIONSHIPS WITH PET ANIMALS PROVIDESOCIAL SUPPORT?; IV. TESTS OF THE SOCIAL SUPPORT MODEL V. PETS AS FACILITATORS OF SOCIAL CONTACTVI. CAN SUPPORT MODELS BE EXTENDEDTO EXPLAIN THE SUCCESS OF ANIMAL-ASSISTEDTHERAPY PROGRAMS?; REFERENCES; CHAPTER 5: Community Context andPsychosocial Benefits ofAnimal Companionship; I. COMMUNITY CONTEXT AFFECTING THE HUMAN-ANIMAL RELATIONSHIP; II. PETS ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE; III. NORMALIZING EFFECTS OF ANIMALS; IV. INDIVIDUALITY IN HUMAN RESPONSES TO ANIMALS; V. CONCLUSIONS; REFERENCES; CHAPTER 6: The Animal-Human Bond: Health and Wellness; I. HEALTH BENEFITS FROM ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY; II. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE FOR HEALTH BENEFITS III. EXPERIMENTAL OR QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCHIV. DISCUSSION; V. CONCLUSION; REFERENCES; SECTION II: Animal-Assisted Therapy: Conceptual Model and Guidelines for Quality Assurance; CHAPTER 7: The Art of Animal Selection for Animal-Assisted Activity and Therapy Programs; I. A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF ANIMAL SELECTION PROCEDURES; II. EVALUATION CRITERIA; III. FIT OF SELECTION PROCEDURES; MAINTAINING THE BALANCE; IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF ANIMALS; ANIMALS AS TOOLS OR COLLEAGUES IN THE THERAPEUTIC PROCESS; THE LANGUAGE OF PERSONAL SPACE HUMAN HEALING OR ANIMAL STRESS: IS THERE A TRADE-OFF?AT THE END OF THE DAY; REFERENCES; CHAPTER 8: Designing and Implementing Animal-Assisted Therapy Programs in Health and Mental Health Organizations; I. INTRODUCTION; II. ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY; III. THE GREEN CHIMNEYS MODEL; IV. ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES; V. PROGRAM DESIGN ISSUES; VI. ANIMAL SELECTION; VII. COST EFFECTIVENESS; VIII. LIABILITY; IX. OUTCOMES; X. INFECTION CONTROL ISSUES; XI. RULES THAT GUIDE ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY PROGRAMS; XII. PRINCIPLES THAT GUIDE ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY PROGRAMS; XIII. CONCLUSIONS; REFERENCES SECTION III: Best Practices in Animal-Assisted Therapy: Guidelines for Use of Animal-Assisted Therapy with Special Populations |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910784650003321 |
| San Diego, : Academic Press, c2006 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Therapists guide to learning and attention disorders [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Aubrey Fine, Ronald A. Kotkin
| Therapists guide to learning and attention disorders [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Aubrey Fine, Ronald A. Kotkin |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Academic Press, c2003 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (606 p.) |
| Disciplina | 649/.154 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
FineAubrey H
KotkinRonald A |
| Collana | Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional |
| Soggetto topico |
Learning disabilities
Attention-deficit-disordered children Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Hyperactive children Learning disabled children |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-281-18654-6
9786611186548 0-08-051915-6 1-4175-5599-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Therapist's Guide to Learning and Attention Disorders; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; Dedication; Chapter 1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Leaning Disabilities: An Overview for Practitioners; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd) and Learning Disabilities (Ld): Myth or Reality; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case Study- a Snapshot of John and His Family; What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?; Current Explanations of Adhd: Models for Consideration
ADHD: Psychiatric Diagnosis and Educational Criteria for ServicesExplaining ADHD to Parents and Teens: Visual Representations of Adhd; How Serious Is the Disorder?; Effective Practices for Serving Children with ADHD; Learning Disabilities: A Case Study-A Snapshot of one Young Man; Who Really Are Children with Learning Disabilities?; Learning Disabilities: An Overview of Working Models; Commentary and Concerns about the Practicality of the LD Operational Definition; A Phenomenological Model to Understanding Learning Disorders; Explaining ADHD and/or A Learning Disability to a Child Guidelines for Helping Children with ADHD and LD Understand and Meet their ChallengesConclusion; References; Chapter 2. Traditional and Innovative Assessment of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disorders; Introduction; Official Definitions; Traditional Assessment Methods; Innovative Assessments; Summary; References; Chapter 3. A Neurodevelopmental Approach to Differences in Learning; The Need for a New Model; A Neurodevelopmental Approach; Neurodevelopmental Constructs; Neurodevelopmental Functions as Related to Academic Skills Assessment of Students Who Are Struggling in SchoolManagement by Profile; Implications for Practitioners; References; Chapter 4. Syndrome of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities: Effects on Learning; Introduction; Background; Characteristics of the Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD) Syndrome; Details of NLD Characteristics; Classification System; Revised Rules for Classifying Children with NLD (Ages 9-15 Years); Assessment Battery; Dynamics of NLD; Intervention; A Final Note; References; Chapter 5. Educational Interventions for the Elementary Age Student in the Therapy Setting Interventions for the TherapistReferences; Chapter 6. Educational Interventions for the Adolescent Student in the Therapy Setting; Introduction; Educational Philosophy Guiding Academic Interventions; Characteristics of the Adolescent Learner with SLD or ADHD; Educational Interventions for the Therapist; Strategies Impacting Executive Functioning; Common Academic Problems Linked to ADHD and Executive Function Deficits; Preparing to Study: Guidelines for Parents; Reading Comprehension: General Educational Implications; Conclusion; Reference Chapter 7. Implementing School-Home Collaborative Treatment Plans: Best Practices in School-Home-Based Interventions |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910449684103321 |
| Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Academic Press, c2003 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Therapists guide to learning and attention disorders [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Aubrey Fine, Ronald A. Kotkin
| Therapists guide to learning and attention disorders [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Aubrey Fine, Ronald A. Kotkin |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Academic Press, c2003 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (606 p.) |
| Disciplina | 649/.154 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
FineAubrey H
KotkinRonald A |
| Collana | Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional |
| Soggetto topico |
Learning disabilities
Attention-deficit-disordered children Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Hyperactive children Learning disabled children |
| ISBN |
1-281-18654-6
9786611186548 0-08-051915-6 1-4175-5599-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Therapist's Guide to Learning and Attention Disorders; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; Dedication; Chapter 1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Leaning Disabilities: An Overview for Practitioners; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd) and Learning Disabilities (Ld): Myth or Reality; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case Study- a Snapshot of John and His Family; What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?; Current Explanations of Adhd: Models for Consideration
ADHD: Psychiatric Diagnosis and Educational Criteria for ServicesExplaining ADHD to Parents and Teens: Visual Representations of Adhd; How Serious Is the Disorder?; Effective Practices for Serving Children with ADHD; Learning Disabilities: A Case Study-A Snapshot of one Young Man; Who Really Are Children with Learning Disabilities?; Learning Disabilities: An Overview of Working Models; Commentary and Concerns about the Practicality of the LD Operational Definition; A Phenomenological Model to Understanding Learning Disorders; Explaining ADHD and/or A Learning Disability to a Child Guidelines for Helping Children with ADHD and LD Understand and Meet their ChallengesConclusion; References; Chapter 2. Traditional and Innovative Assessment of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disorders; Introduction; Official Definitions; Traditional Assessment Methods; Innovative Assessments; Summary; References; Chapter 3. A Neurodevelopmental Approach to Differences in Learning; The Need for a New Model; A Neurodevelopmental Approach; Neurodevelopmental Constructs; Neurodevelopmental Functions as Related to Academic Skills Assessment of Students Who Are Struggling in SchoolManagement by Profile; Implications for Practitioners; References; Chapter 4. Syndrome of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities: Effects on Learning; Introduction; Background; Characteristics of the Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD) Syndrome; Details of NLD Characteristics; Classification System; Revised Rules for Classifying Children with NLD (Ages 9-15 Years); Assessment Battery; Dynamics of NLD; Intervention; A Final Note; References; Chapter 5. Educational Interventions for the Elementary Age Student in the Therapy Setting Interventions for the TherapistReferences; Chapter 6. Educational Interventions for the Adolescent Student in the Therapy Setting; Introduction; Educational Philosophy Guiding Academic Interventions; Characteristics of the Adolescent Learner with SLD or ADHD; Educational Interventions for the Therapist; Strategies Impacting Executive Functioning; Common Academic Problems Linked to ADHD and Executive Function Deficits; Preparing to Study: Guidelines for Parents; Reading Comprehension: General Educational Implications; Conclusion; Reference Chapter 7. Implementing School-Home Collaborative Treatment Plans: Best Practices in School-Home-Based Interventions |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910783463103321 |
| Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Academic Press, c2003 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||