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The Misunderstood Child - 4th Edition by  Larry B Silver (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Misunderstood Child - 4th Edition by Larry B Silver (Paperback)

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  • The fully revised and updated must-have resource to help you become a supportive and assertive advocate for your child.
  • About the Author: Larry B. Silver, M.D., a child and adolescent psychiatrist, is clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Prior to his current appointment, he was acting director and deputy director of the National Institute of Mental Health.
  • 448 Pages
  • Family + Relationships, Learning Disabilities

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About the Book



Revised to include the latest medical and educational research and resources this is the definitive guide to understanding learning disabilities as well as the often-related Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).



Book Synopsis



The fully revised and updated must-have resource to help you become a supportive and assertive advocate for your child.

In print for more than twenty years, The Misunderstood Child has become the go-to reference guide for families of children with learning disorders. This newly revised edition provides the latest research and new and updated content, including:

- How to identify and address specific disabilities, from dyslexia to sensory integration disorder

- New information on the genetics of learning disorders

- Expanded sections on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

- The most recent neurological discoveries about how the brain functions in children with learning disabilities

- Insights about other neurological disorders common among individuals with learning disabilities, such as anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anger-control problems, depression, and tic disorders

- Resources, Web sites, and organizations that can aid the treatment process and offer support for both parent and child



Review Quotes




"Well-organized, concise, valuable, and timely."--Library Journal

"The book is particularly sensitive to the problems of the adolescent. . . . Indeed, the book is a personal document because Dr. Larry Silver, a child psychiatrist who was learning-disabled as a child, shares some of his own experiences."--Children Today



About the Author



Larry B. Silver, M.D., a child and adolescent psychiatrist, is clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Prior to his current appointment, he was acting director and deputy director of the National Institute of Mental Health.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 448
Genre: Family + Relationships
Sub-Genre: Learning Disabilities
Publisher: Harmony
Format: Paperback
Author: Larry B Silver
Language: English
Street Date: June 27, 2006
TCIN: 93282503
UPC: 9780307338631
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-9080
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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