"This book will be a valuable resource for psychologists andeducators who work with children or adolescents who are havingdifficulties with memory and learning. Translating theory andresearch into practice is a talent that Dr. Dehn possesses and wewill benefit from his professional skills."
-- From the Foreword by Daniel C. Miller, PhD, ABPP,ABSNP, NCSP
An indispensable guide that examines the effect of long-termmemory functions on children's learning
Long-Term Memory Problems in Children and Adolescents:Assessment, Intervention, and Effective Instruction is thefirst book of its kind for psychologists, school psychologists, andspecial education teachers who need an overview of long-term memoryas it relates to learning and education. It presents the bestpractices for assessing long-term memory functions, as well asselecting and using evidence-based instructional practices withmemory-impaired students.
This useful and timely guide bridges theory and practice toprovide professional guidance with coverage of:
* Risk factors that can lead to long-term memory impairments
* How long-term memory relates to other types of memory
* The subcomponents and processes of long-term memory and how theyrelate to academic achievement
* What is known about the neuroanatomy of how memories areformed
* The developmental trajectory of memory and learning
* Common types of memory dysfunction
* Memory assessment strategies, interventions for memory problems,and instructional practices that support memory
Author Milton Dehn draws on his extensive experience as atrainer and workshop presenter, school psychologist, and educatorto present both the theory and research on long-term memory inchildren and adolescents in this book. Specific step-by-stepguidance and hands-on case studies enable professionals to identifyhow memory can be assessed as well as the interventions that can belinked to the results of the assessment.
Milton J. Dehn
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