Adult Learning Disabilities and ADHD: Research-Informed Assessment

• Author(s): Robert L. Mapou,
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Pages: 291
• ISBN_10: 019537178X
  ISBN_13: 9780195371789
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / General , MEDICAL / Clinical Medicine , MEDICAL / Diseases , MEDICAL / Internal Medicine , MEDICAL / Evidence-Based Medicine , Psychology / Clinical Psychology , Psychology / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition , Psychology / Neuropsychology , Psychology / Psychopathology / Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD-ADHD) ,

Description:... Based on the author's popular workshop, this concise volume provides scientific and practical guidance on assessing learning disabilities and ADHD in adults. It includes instructions for accessing the author's downloadable PowerPoints, as well as a Continuing Education component (3 credits) that is administered by the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology.Topics include definitions of disability (including legal definitions), assessment, and management approaches (from medications and therapy to educational and workplace accommodations), and assistive technology and software. Three case examples are provided, along with a sample report. The book is aimed at clinical neuropsychologists and clinical psychologists who are involved in the assessment and management of adults with learning disabilities and/or ADHD.