Learning and Attention Disorders in Adolescence and Adulthood

SAM GOLDSTEIN, PhD, is a member of the faculty at the University of Utah; maintains a private practice at the Neurology, Learning, and Behavioral Center in Salt Lake City, Utah; and is on staff at the University Neuropsychiatric Institute. He is the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Attention Disorders.
 
JACK A. NAGLIERI, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at George Mason University. Dr. Naglieri authored Essentials of CAS Assessment and coauthored Essentials of WNV Assessment (both published by Wiley). He is the Senior Editor of the Journal of Attention Disorders.
 
Jointly Drs. Goldstein and Naglieri are developing six new assessment instruments and are coeditors of the Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development.
 
MELISSA DeVRIES, PhD, is conducting postdoctoral study at the Neurology, Learning, and Behavior Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. In addition to this text, she has coauthored three book chapters and a peer-reviewed article.

With informed support, students at the K-12 and collegiate levels can overcome the obstacles of ADHD and other learning disabilities. Drawing on evidence-based techniques, this book provides school psychologists, counselors, and consultants with the best diagnoses and treatments to help their clients become effective students. It includes a thorough overview of LD and ADHD, as well as a set of guidelines to assist adolescents and adults. This is important reading for practitioners in education and mental health working to create learning programs.

Acknowledgments.
 
Contributors.
 
Preface.
 
PART I: Background.
 
1 The Changing Face of LD and ADHD in Late Adolescence and Adulthood (Sam Goldstein and Melissa DeVries).
 
2 Learning Disabilities in Childhood (Sam Goldstein).
 
3 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Childhood (Sam Goldstein and Melissa DeVries).
 
4 Adults with Learning Disabilities: Barriers and Progress (Noel Gregg).
 
5 Children with ADHD Grown Up (Kevin M. Antshel and Russell Barkley).
 
PART II: Assessment.
 
6 Assessment of Cognitive and Neuropsychological Processes (Jack A. Naglieri and Sam Goldstein).
 
7 Assessment of Academic Achievement (Nancy Mather and Annmarie Urso).
 
8 Assessment of Psychiatric Status and Personality Qualities (J. Russell Ramsay, Bradley M. Rosenfield, and Lofton H. Harris).
 
9 Integration and Formulation of Data (Sam Goldstein and Melissa DeVries).
 
10 Legal Rights and Qualification Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (Peter S. Latham and Patricia H. Latham).
 
PART III: Treatment.
 
11 Overview of Current Treatment Protocols (Sam Goldstein).
 
12 Treatment Effectiveness for LD and ADHD (Anastasia L. Betts).
 
13 Building Resilience by Shaping Mindsets (Robert B. Brooks).
 
14 Using Neurocognitive Psychotherapy for LD and ADHD (Carol Ann Robbins and Judith M. Glasser).
 
15 Strategic Coaching for LD and ADHD (Nancy Ratey and Jodi Sleeper-Triplett).
 
16 College Programs and Services (Kevin Hills and Ian Campbell).
 
17 Classroom and Instructional Strategies (Robert J. Volpe, R. Julius Anastasio, and George J. DuPaul).
 
18 Medications Affecting Behavior and Learning (Anthony L. Rostain).
 
19 Vocational Programs and Practices (Rob Crawford).
 
20 Lifestyle and Family Issues (Arthur L. Robin).
 
Author Index.
 
Subject Index.