The Educator's Diagnostic Manual of Disabilities and Disorders

About this book

The definitive resource for special educators school psychologists and child group study teams This comprehensive guide provides all the information needed -- including definitions symptoms characteristics and types -- for the most significant educational disabilities and disorders presented in a user-friendly format. Using the reauthorized IDEA 2004 Act as a frame of reference this book is ideal for coding and mapping to IEPs -- the individualized education plans that are key to special education funding. The very first manual created specifically for education professionals this book addresses a range of disorders and relates their significance to classroom practice including: Autism Spectrum Disorder Developmental Delays Mental Retardation Traumatic Brain Injury and many others. Roger Pierangelo PhD (Manhasset NY) has over 30 years of experience as a teacher psychologist and director of a private clinic. George Giuliani JD PsyD (Melville NY) is an Associate Professor at Hofstra Universitys School of Education.