Written by Dr. Mel Levine, renowned developmental-behavioral pediatrician, professor and author. Unique in explaining learning disorders, this book combines what we know about normal child development during the school years with insights into the nature of variation and dysfunction. Developmental Variation and Learning Disorders employs a nonlabeling approach to the understanding of breakdowns in learning and to identification and utilization of students' strengths. The book covers 8 neurodevelopmental constructs.