This newest addition to the Essentials series presents the latest research and information from leading scholars and researchers in the field of learning disabilities. With multiple perspectives spanning several different theoretical orientations and offering several different approaches to SLD identification?from RTI methods to cognitive strengths and weaknesses approaches?this volume offers step-by-step information on accurately identifying learning disabilities. This is essential reading for professionals who work with children and youth who may be at risk for learning disabilities.

Author Biography

DAWN P. FLANAGAN, PhD, is Professor of Psychology andDirector of the School Psychology Training Programs at St. John'sUniversity in Jamaica, New York, and Clinical Assistant Professorat the Yale Child Study Center, School of Medicine. She is thecoauthor of several popular books in the Essentials series,including Essentials of WISC-IV Assessment, Second Edition,published by Wiley. VINCENT C. ALFONSO, PhD, is Professor and Associate Deanfor Academic Affairs in the Graduate School of Education at FordhamUniversity, New York, New York. He is coauthor with Dawn Flanaganof Essentials of Cross-Battery Assessment and TheAchievement Test Desk Reference: A Guide to Learning DisabilityIdentification, now both in their second editions and publishedby Wiley.