The Misunderstood Child, Fourth Edition by Larry B Silver Md

The Misunderstood Child, Fourth Edition by Larry B Silver Md

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

Larry Silver, M.D., a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Georgetown University School of Medicine, is clinical professor of psychiatry and director of training in child and adolescent psychiatry. He was the National Institute of Mental Health's acting director and deputy director. The Misunderstood Child: Understanding and Dealing with Your Child's Learning Difficulties is his first book.

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ISBN 13	9780307338631
ISBN 10	0307338630
Title	The Misunderstood Child, Fourth Edition
Author	Larry B Silver Md
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2006-06-27
Number of pages	448
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.