Misunderstood Child 4th Edition: Understanding and Coping with Your Child’s Learning Disabilities

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For the millions of parents struggling with a child’s learning disabilities and/or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. 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 —- ISBN: 9780307338631