Long-Term Memory Problems in Children and Adolescents: Assessment, Intervention, and Effective Instruction

Long-Term Memory Problems in Children and Adolescents: Assessment, Intervention, and Effective Instruction

“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.”<br /> — From the Foreword by <b>Daniel C. Miller,</b> PhD, ABPP, ABSNP, NCSP <p><b>An indispensable guide that examines the effect of long-term memory functions on children's learning</b></p> <p><i>Long-Term Memory Problems in Children and Adolescents: Assessment, Intervention, and Effective Instruction</i> 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.</p> <p>This useful and timely guide bridges theory and practice to provide professional guidance with coverage of:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Risk factors that can lead to long-term memory impairments</p> </li> <li> <p>How long-term memory relates to other types of memory</p> </li> <li> <p>The subcomponents and processes of long-term memory and how they relate to academic achievement</p> </li> <li> <p>What is known about the neuroanatomy of how memories are formed</p> </li> <li> <p>The developmental trajectory of memory and learning</p> </li> <li> <p>Common types of memory dysfunction</p> </li> <li> <p>Memory assessment strategies, interventions for memory problems, and instructional practices that support memory</p> </li> </ul> <p>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.</p>