Nonverbal Learning Disabilities: A Clinical Perspective
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (538 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0393704785 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Addressed to clinicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, and other psychotherapists, this book is a fund of knowledge and clinical wisdom for working with youth with NLD. It offers an overarching paradigm relevant to all professionals and parents alike as they care for effected children and adolescents.. At the close of this part, readers find a clear articulation of the four NLD subtypes. NLD constrains an individual's capacity to function in a wide variety of domains, including the academic, social, emotional, and vocational. Drawing together the various clinical insights from earlier in the book, these last chapters synthesize the material and highlight the most important aspects so as to best guide the treatment of children and adolescents. The intrapersonal area is addressed in Part III where Palombo presents the concept of mindsharingi.e., the ability of one person to both know and feel what another person is experiencing. Palombo describes the impact of the syndrome on social functioning, social communication, and emotional functioning. The dysfunctions affect behaviors, social interactions, perceptions and feelings regarding oneself and others, and emerging personality patterns. The effects of nonverbal learning disabilities on a child's social and emotional development. A nonverbal learning disability (NLD) is a developmental disorder that impairs a person's capacity to perceive, e
“Nonverbal Learning Disabilities is a well-integrated exploration of a fascinating and complex topic. The author has made the effort to integrate neuroscience and behavioral science. A serious scholar and compassionate therapist, Palombo combines his considerable clinical experience with research from neuroscience and psychopathology to expand our understanding of learning disabilities and provide us with practical intervention strategies. Palombo rewards readers with a deep understanding of Nonverbal Le
. Recipient of the Annual Reiss-Davis Chair, awarded to a mental health professional that has made an outstanding contribution to the field of Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Joseph Palombo is founding dean and faculty member of the Institute for Clinical Social Work, Chicago, faculty member of the Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Therapy Program, Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis, and