Essentials of Working Memory Assessment and Intervention, Paperback

Description

Improve academic learning outcomes with accurate working memoryassessment and evidence-based interventions

Essentials of Working Memory Assessment and Interventionis an accessible, practical guide to accurately and efficientlyassessing working memory. This comprehensive resource explains thetheories of working memory, with an emphasis on cognitive loadtheory, and provides step-by-step guidelines for organizing across-battery assessment, selecting appropriate instruments, interpreting results, and formulating individualized interventionsand educational programming. In-depth case studies illustratetypical profiles found in children and adolescents with workingmemory deficits, and the companion CD features worksheets, testingcharts, and other useful resources. Reader-friendly design elementsincluding Rapid Reference, Caution, and Don't Forget boxes, andpractice questions, bullet points, and icons make this guide usefulfor both study and desk reference.

Working memory deficits are the main reason why students withdisabilities are unable to successfully respond to regulareducation interventions. Given the strong relationship betweenworking memory and all areas of academic learning, a deeperunderstanding of working memory and the related assessments andinterventions can facilitate greater achievement. This book helpsreaders:

• Understand the development and neuroanatomy of workingmemory
• Learn techniques for improving working memory in theclassroom
• Examine strategies for brain-based working memory training
• Effectively utilize working memory assessment measures

By examining the critical functions of working memory and itsrelationship with specific learning disabilities, then providingstrategies for assessment and detailed intervention guidance, thisbook helps educatorsand professionals guide their students andclients toward improved cognitive functioning, reducedfrustration, and improved academic performance . For those seekinga practical approach to working memory, Essentials of WorkingMemory Assessment and Intervention provides the tools andinformation they need.

About the author

MILTON J. DEHN, Ed.D., NCSP, is the cofounder and program director of Schoolhouse Tutoring^(R) and a former practicing school psychologist, associate professor, and director of a graduate training program in school psychology. He is the author of Working Memory and Academic Learning, Long-Term Memory Problems in Children and Adolescents, and Essentials of Processing Assessment, Second Edition all from Wiley.