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 Services -- Explaining 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 Challenges -- Conclusion -- 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 School -- Management 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 Therapist -- References -- 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 -- General Guidelines in Developing a School-Home Behavior Management Program -- Implementing a School-Home Report Card System -- Identifying and Sharing Information to Accommodate Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities -- Matching the Student to the Environment Where Necessary Resources Are Available -- Facilitating Access to Special Education Services -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8. Parenting Children with Learning and Attention Disorders: Concerns and Directions for Therapeutic Intervention -- Research to Practice: What Does the Literature Say?.

Theoretical Models for Understanding Parental Responses -- An Ecological Model to Disabilities: Its Impact on our Understanding and Practice -- Other Factors within the Microsystem -- Helpful Tips and Suggestions for Therapeutically Supporting Parents -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 9. Guidelines for Home Management for Disruptive Behavioral Challenges -- Understanding Parenting Styles: Helping Parents Recognize the Style of Parenting They Apply -- Approaches that Help Children Fend for Themselves -- Parental Attitude Adjustments -- Understanding Limit Setting and Behavioral Boundaries -- Managing Behavior In Preteens -- Guidelines for Applying Strategies with Teens -- The Four Dos and Four Don'ts of Relationship Building -- What to Do about Getting Along -- Closing Remarks -- References -- Chapter 10. Social Skills and Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and/or Learning Disabilities Realities and Direction for Treatment -- Introduction -- Social Skill Deficits and ADHD/LD: A Snapshot of the Literature -- Strategies to Enhance Social Skills -- Assessing Social Skills Deficits -- Social Skills Training -- Generalization of Social Skills Training -- Examples of Social Skills Training in Clinical and Natural Settings -- Bullying and Teasing: Strategies to Apply in Individual Therapy -- Self-Esteem and Social Competence -- The Source of Self-Esteem -- Unhealthy Self-Esteem: Where Does it Lead? -- Beliefs that Help Children Live More Effectively and Healthy -- The Magic Ingredients for Healthy Self-Esteem -- Strategies to Promote Healthy Self-Esteem: Guidelines for Parents -- Final Thoughts -- References -- Chapter 11. Transitions Into Higher Education -- Introduction -- Role of the Therapist in Providing Guidance for Appropriate Path Selection -- Fearless Assessment of Client Functioning (and What to Do about It).

Disabilities in the Higher Education Setting -- Student Success Profile -- References -- Chapter 12. Physician's Contribution to the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities: Implications for Medication Management and Collaborative Treatment -- Evaluation of ADHD and LD -- Treatment -- Medications -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13. Complementary Therapeutic Interventions: Neurofeedback, Metacognition, and Nutrition for Long-Term Improvement in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder -- Introduction -- Why not just Use Medications? -- Neurofeedback -- Metacognition -- Neurofeedback + Metacognition -- Nutrition -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 14. Cognitive Training and Computers: An Innovative Approach -- Cognitive Training Software Versus Educational Programs and Video Games -- Advantages of Computers in Cognitive Training -- Cognitive Training: What Do You Train? -- Utilizing a Cognitive Training System with Children with ADHD and LD: a Snapshot into the Development of the Technology -- Summary and Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 15. Future Directions in the Holistic Treatment of Children with Learning and Attention Disorders: Concerns and Guidelines -- Question 1. How Will ADHD and LD Be Diagnosed in the Future? -- Question 2. Future Directions in the Assessment and Treatment of ADHD and LD: A Parent's Perspective -- Question 3. What Will the Future Hold for Education of Children with ADHD and Learning Disabilities? -- Question 4. In the Next 20 Years, What Advances Will We See in How Schools Respond to Children and Youth with Learning and Attention Problems? -- Question 5. What Is the Role of Physicians in the Future of ADHD and LD? -- Question 6. What Will the Recent Advances in Brain Research Contribute to the Treatment of ADHD and LD?.

Question 7.Will Behavioral and Medical Advances Lead to a Cure of ADHD? -- Question 8.Will Advances in Psychological and Neurobiological Understanding of Learning Disabilities Lead to some Form of Cure? -- Conclusions: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going? -- References -- Appendix 1 Baseball Analogy of ADHD: Inattentive Subtype -- Appendix 2 Baseball Analogy of ADHD: Hyperactivity/Impulsive Subtype -- Appendix 3 The Iceberg -- Appendix 4 Executive Functioning: The River Rafting Metaphor -- Appendix 5 The SNAP-IV Teacher and Parent Rating Scale -- Appendix 6 The Swan Rating Form Chapter 2 -- Appendix 7 Assessment of Specific Neurodevelopmental Functions -- Appendix 8 Attention Coding Exercise for Children -- Appendix 9 Teacher/Parent Report of Behavior -- Appendix 10 Data Collection/Report of Behavior -- Appendix 11 SKAMP -- Appendix 12 Behavior Plan -- Appendix 13 Example of DRC Component De.nition and Contract Letter -- Appendix 14 Intervention Strategies for Success (ISS-BIRP) -- Appendix 15 Suggested Letters Accessing Special Education Services -- Appendix 16 Reflective Listening: A Viable Approach to Enhance Communication -- Appendix 17 Fact Sheet for 1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 -- Appendix 18 Surviving Your Adolescents How to Manage And Let Go Of Your 13-18 Year Olds -- Appendix 19 Clinical and Academic Assessment for Higher Education Success -- Appendix 20 Supplemental Materials for Transition into Higher Education -- Appendix 21 Cognitive Training: Suggestions for Generalizing its Effects -- Index.