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The Stigma of Disease and Disability
Edited by Corrigan, Patrick W.
The lives of people with disease and disability are affected not only by their conditions but by public response to these conditions in the form of stigma and discrimination. Making sense of this injustice is the focus of this book.
Copyright: 2014 | Hardcover
Universal Screening in Educational Settings
Edited by Kettler, Ryan J.; Glover, Todd A.; Albers, Craig A.; Feeney-Kettler, Kelly A.
This book provides evidence-based guidance for selecting or developing, implementing, and interpreting universal screening instruments in educational settings.
Copyright: 2014 | Hardcover
Educational Evaluations of Children With Special Needs
By Breiger, David; Bishop, Kristen; Benjamin, G. Andrew H.
This book is a step-by-step guide describing how to perform an independent educational evaluation for children with special needs. Chapters provide crucial suggestions for how to navigate conflict between parents and school officials.
Copyright: 2014 | Hardcover
Psychotherapy Theories and Techniques
By VandenBos, Gary R.; Meidenbauer, Edward B; Frank-McNeil, Julia
Intended for students and practitioners, this volume provides a unique look at contemporary psychotherapy theory and the specific interventions associated with each orientation.
Copyright: 2014 | Paperback
Edited by Sanetti, Lisa M. H.; Kratochwill, Thomas R
Treatment integrity is the extent to which an intervention is implemented as its originators intended. This authoritative volume is a much-needed resource for all professionals whose mission is to ensure effective, evidence-based interventions in educational, community, and healthcare settings.
Copyright: 2014 | Hardcover
Train Your Mind for Peak Performance
By Bourne, Lyle E.; Healy, Alice F.
Practical tips to help you learn quickly, remember what you learn, and apply it to real-world performance.
Copyright: 2014 | Paperback
Edited by Landau, Mark J.; Robinson, Michael D.; Meier, Brian P
This book explores the possibility that metaphor is a cognitive tool that people routinely use to understand abstract concepts (such as morality) in terms of superficially dissimilar concepts that are relatively easier to comprehend (such as cleanliness). The book summarizes current knowledge and integrates recent developments for readers interested in the topic of metaphor and, more broadly, in the cognitive underpinnings of social life.
Copyright: 2014 | Hardcover
Edited by Cohen, Adam B.
This book brings readers up to date on the newest avenues in the study of culture in psychology by focusing on different forms of culture and processes of cultural transmission, and the evolutionary origins of culture.
Copyright: 2014 | Hardcover
Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Clinical Guide for General Practitioners
By Durand, V. Mark
This book helps clinicians screen for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), treat higher functioning individuals with ASD, and assist family members. It surveys historical views of the disorder, current diagnostic criteria, co-occurring conditions, etiology, epidemiology, assessment, treatment for affected individuals, and interventions for family members.
Copyright: 2014 | Hardcover
By Russ, Sandra W.
Sandra W. Russ reviews the theory and research on pretend play and creativity, arguing that pretend play in childhood provides a foundation for adult creativity.
Copyright: 2014 | Hardcover
