The Misunderstood Child Fourth Edition

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