from identification to intervention Fletcher, Jack 1952- creator author. Lyon, G. Reid 1949- author. Fuchs, Lynn author. Barnes, Marcia A. 1958- author. text bibliography nyu 2019 Second edition. monographic eng

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xiv, 418 pages ; 26 cm "Reviewing the state of the science of learning disabilities (LD) and describing effective educational practices, this authoritative text has been significantly revised and expanded with more than 70% new material. Foremost LD experts identify effective principles of assessment and instruction within the framework of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). With a focus on what works in the classroom, the book explores the full range of reading, mathematics, and writing disabilities. It synthesizes knowledge from neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and special and general education. Illustrations include eight color plates. As a special supplement, a chapter on the history of the LD field from the first edition is provided at the companion website. Subject Areas/Key Words: specific learning disability, learning disabilities, learning disorders, learning difficulties, dyslexia, dyscalculia, mathematics, reading, writing, multi-tiered systems of support, MTSS, response to intervention, RTI, response to instruction, special education, schools, classrooms, intensive instruction, explicit instruction, assessments, diagnosis, identification, classification, interventions, treatments, children, adolescents, students, academic skills problems, academic interventions, special-needs learners Audience: Special and general educators of children ages 5-17 (grades K-12); literacy specialists; school and child clinical psychologists; and neuropsychologists"-- Are learning disabilities real? -- Classification and definition of learning disabilities : the problem of identification -- Assessment of learning disabilities -- Effective instruction for students with learning disabilities : a multi-tiered system of -- Supports -- Word level reading disabilities (dyslexia) -- Text level reading disabilities (specific reading comprehension disability) -- Mathematics disabilities : calculation and problem solving -- Written expression disabilities -- The problem of automaticity -- Translating the results of scientific research into educational practice. Jack M. Fletcher, G. Reid Lyon, Lynn S. Fuchs, Marcia A. Barnes. Includes bibliographical references and index. Learning disabilities Learning disabilities Research LC4704 .L386 2019 371.9 FLE 9781462536375 (hardcover : alk. paper) 2018028692 LBSOR/DLC 180722 20200716111557.0 20623217 eng