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"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."-- From the Foreword by Daniel C. Miller, PhD, ABPP, ABSNP, NCSPAN INDISPENSABLE GUIDE THAT EXAMINES THE EFFECT OF LONG-TERM MEMORY FUNCTIONS ON CHILDREN'S LEARNINGLong-Term Memory Problems in Children and Adolescents: Assessment, Intervention, and Effective Instruction 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.This useful and timely guide bridges theory and practice to provide professional guidance with coverage of:* Risk factors that can lead to long-term memory impairments* How long-term memory relates to other types of memory* The subcomponents and processes of long-term memory and how they relate to academic achievement* What is known about the neuroanatomy of how memories are formed* The developmental trajectory of memory and learning* Common types of memory dysfunction* Memory assessment strategies, interventions for memory problems, and instructional practices that support memoryAuthor 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.