Books written by Ellen Braaten
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Straight Talk about Psychological Testing for Kids
Kerr , B. A. , Cohn , S. , Webb , J. T. , & Andersen , T. ( 2001 ) . Smart boys : Talent , manhood , and the search for meaning . Scottsdale , AZ : Great Potential . Neihart , M. , Reis , S. M. , Robinson , N. M. , & Moon , S. M. ( Eds ...
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Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up: Help Your Child Overcome Slow Processing Speed and Succeed in a Fast-Paced World
Lisa Clemens is a 17-year-old young woman who was referred for testing byherparents, at the suggestion of her pediatrician, due to variable academic performance. Despite being described as a bright young woman, she earned very poor ...
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The Child Clinician's Report-Writing Handbook, Second Edition
Finger Tapping or Finger Oscillation Test (Reitan & Wolfson, 1993) General Description The Finger Tapping/Finger Oscillation Test is designed to measure motor control and requires kinesthetic ability, motor speed, and visual–motor ...
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The Child Clinician's Report-writing Handbook
The construction of the report should actually begin long before you sit down at the computer or with the tape recorder to write or dictate your report. The Child Clinician's Report-Writing Handbook can be used to organize your thoughts ...
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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ASD is one of the most common developmental disabilities. ... A parent's guide to Asperger syndrome and high functioning autism: How to meet the challenges and help your child thrive (2nd ed.).
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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders
For example, a child who has spent time on his or her tummy and in attempted sitting positions but is demonstrating decreased muscle strength and tone to maintain independent sitting may be provided with supportive sitting equipment ...
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How to Find Mental Health Care for Your Child
Parents whose children struggle with anxiety, depression, learning disorders, and attention problems must ask tough questions.
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Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up: Help Your Child Overcome Slow Processing Speed and Succeed in a Fast-Paced World
A book filled with vivid stories and examples, explains what low cognitive processing speed in children actually is and provides practical tools for parents of children ages 5 to 18 to help their kids perform better in school, keep pace ...
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Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up: Help Your Child Overcome Slow Processing Speed and Succeed in a Fast-Paced World
Drs. Ellen Braaten and Brian Willoughby have worked with thousands of kids and teens who struggle with an area of cognitive functioning called "processing speed," and who are often mislabeled as lazy or unmotivated.
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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders is aimed at students interested in psychology, counseling, education, social work, psychiatry, health sciences, and more.
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The Child Clinician's Report-Writing Handbook, Second Edition
Results from team meeting/school conference/IEP meeting: Indicate who was present for meeting (parents, teachers, ... Please consult your agency and state guidelines for information regarding the type of information that needs to be ...
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The Child Clinician's Report-Writing Handbook, Second Edition
How to find mental health care for your child. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Braaten, E., & Felopulos, G. (2004). Straight talk about psychological testing for kids. New York: Guilford Press. Faraone, S. V. (2003).
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Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less: How to Rekindle Your Child's Motivation
In this compassionate guide, psychologist and learning expert Ellen Braaten explains that kids who have lost the will to do anything (other than play video games) need more than simple encouragement or the “right” school, teacher, or ...
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Straight Talk about Psychological Testing for Kids
This authoritative guide gives parents the inside scoop on how psychological testing works and how to use testing to get the best help for their child.