- August 2010
39.90 Euro
2010. 408 Pages, Softcover
ISBN-10: 0-470-43831-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-43831-2 - John Wiley & Sons






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"This book will be a valuable resource for psychologists and educators who work with children or adolescents who are having difficulties with memory and learning. Translating theory and research into practice is a talent that Dr. Dehn possesses and we will 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-term memory functions on children's learning

Long-Term Memory Problems in Children and Adolescents: Assessment, Intervention, and Effective Instruction is the first book of its kind for psychologists, school psychologists, and special education teachers who need an overview of long-term memory as it relates to learning and education. It presents the best practices for assessing long-term memory functions, as well as selecting and using evidence-based instructional practices with memory-impaired students.

This useful and timely guide bridges theory and practice to provide 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 they relate to academic achievement
* What is known about the neuroanatomy of how memories are formed
* 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 a trainer and workshop presenter, school psychologist, and educator to present both the theory and research on long-term memory in children and adolescents in this book. Specific step-by-step guidance and hands-on case studies enable professionals to identify how memory can be assessed as well as the interventions that can be linked to the results of the assessment.

From the contents
Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview

Chapter 2 Memory Systems and Processes

Chapter 3 Memory Neuroanatomy, Development, and Disfunction

Chapter 4 Risk Factors for Memory Impairments

Chapter 5 Long-Term Memory Assessment Strategies

Chapter 6 Assessing Long-Term Memory with Standardized Tests

Chapter 7 Interventions for Memory Problems

Chapter 8 Classroom Instruction that Supports Memory

Chapter 9 Case Studies

Appendix A Memory Assessment Plan

Appendix B Analysis of Memory Testing Results

Appendix C Conversion Table: Scaled Scores to Standard Scores