The chronologic transition from late teen years into the 20s no longer signals the close of
adolescence as a developmental stage. Even well-adjusted teens without disability are …

Periods of transition, particularly the movement from high school to the working world or to
further education, can be particularly difficult to navigate. This book helps parents as their …

This book connects experts in the field of child assessment to provide child psychiatrists with
knowledge in evaluation and educational programming. The book provides a review of the …

Most of the literature on learning disabilities and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) focuses on the needs of elementary school–age children, but older students with …

The transition to adulthood presents a broad range of challenges and opportunities to
individuals with ASD. The nature of the transition experience depends on the levels of …

Navigating the pathway to adulthood for late adolescents and young adults is a complicated
journey that consists of self-discovery and learning through multiple stages of …

Understanding the transition from adolescence to adulthood is becoming increasingly
important for service providers in various sectors including education. Educational …

Until recently, scant consideration was given to the impact of learning and attention
disorders throughout the lifespan. Fortunately, the rising tide of popular concern, coupled …

The lives of youth with disabilities have changed radically in the past fifty years. Youth who
are coming of age right now are the first generation to receive educational services …

Before the passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975, US students
with physical and learning disabilities frequently went undiagnosed, received inadequate …