Neurodiversity in higher education : positive responses to specific learning differences / edited by David Pollak.

Date:
2009
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Description

"Neurodiversity in Higher Education: Positive Responses to Specific Learning Differences brings together the expertise of a group of authoritative writers, offering an explanation of how psychologists identify a range of specific learning differences in students. It provides detailed information about the most common types of neurodiversity, and explores them in relation to relevant legislation, institutional policy and the overall learning and teaching implications. It also investigates the most effective computer hardware and programs use by students to help them access the curriculum. This book strikes a coherent balance between theoretical and practical aspects of neurodiversity, identifying the key issues and forecasting future trends." --Book Jacket.

Publication/Creation

Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009.

Physical description

xviii, 302 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Contents

Notes on Constributors. Foreword. Illustrations. 1. Introduction -- 2. Neurodiversity, disability, legislation and policy development in the United Kingdom -- 3. The psychological assessment of neurodiversity -- 4. Dyslexia --5. Dyspraxia -- 6. Dyscalculia -- 7.Asperger syndrome : empathy is a two-way street -- 8. Attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder AD(H)D -- 9. Mental well-being -- 10. Assistive technology - 11. Teaching, learning and assessment : 'it's not like you think'-- 12.Conclusion : constructing the whole picture and looking forward.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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    Medical Collection
    WM475 2009P77
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ISBN

  • 9780470741597
  • 0470741597
  • 9780470997536
  • 0470997532