Adults with Learning Disabilities

Incl. sociocultural issues affecting identification/ neurobiological research/literacy needs/employment concerns.

A comprehensive review and critical evaluation of the literature on learning disabilities in adults, this book outlines a conceptual framework for diagnosis and intervention and provides detailed guidelines for practice. Issues covered include models for service delivery; the perceptions of employers, counselors, and consumers; the co-occurrence of psychiatric disorders with learning disabilities; and the role of public policy.

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Provides a theoretical framework for understanding adults with learning disabilities, explores specific learning problems, and discusses practical concerns such as eligibility, assessment, intervention, career transitions, consumer advocacy, and policy implications. Overviews neurobiological research, discusses sociocultural issues affecting identification and service models, and reviews alternative learning techniques and new technology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Noel Gregg, Ph.D., is currently Director of The University of Georgia Learning Disabilities Center. She is the author, most recently, of Written Expression Disorders, and coauthor of Assessment: The Special Educator's Role. In addition, she has an extensive publication list of research that focuses on the adolescent and adult population with learning disabilities.

Cheri Hoy, Ph.D., is Professor and Head of the Department of Special Education at The University of Georgia. She is coauthor of Assessment: The Special Educator's Role. Her research and other publications address issues concerning adolescents and adults with learning disabilities.

Alice Gay, M.Ed., is a media director at the Learning Disabilities Research and Training Center housed within The University of Georgia Learning Disabilities Center. She has developed a series of interactive TV and satellite teleconferences focusing on the adolescent and adult population with learning disabilities.