Dr. Ned Hallowell: Founder, The Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health
Bravo to Ficksman and Adelizzi for introducing the first textbook on educational therapy, useful not only as a training mechanism for aspiring educational therapists, but also for edifying colleagues in the fields of education and psychology about their clients’ struggles with LD and ADHD. The editors provide a graphic model of the field, a guide from which the reader can explore the practice through the eyes of therapist, parent, and student as case studies unfold in chapters written by expert clinicians. Readers are drawn into the sessions, introducing them to the therapeutic dyad of the child, adolescent or adult working in alliance with an educational therapist – a virtual cast of characters embedded in a drama which shifts from the pain of defeat to the freedom that comes from a deeper level of learning and understanding. The case studies come alive in their ability to infuse humor and illustrate the interplay of emotions within the scenarios of learning, play, and the workplace. This book is a stage set for dramatic performances which teach, inform, and move the reader.
Michael E. Spagna, Ph.D.: Dean, Michael D. Eisner College of Education
The field of Educational Therapy is a young and dynamic one. With the publication of The Clinical Practice of Educational Therapy, the field now has a textbook worthy of adoption in university curricula associated with preparing future educational therapists. Topics range from theoretical frameworks to assessment and case management—all essential areas of study for novice and veteran educational therapists alike. I highly recommend this book to those committed to ensuring that all students experience success in school and in life.
Lynn Meltzer, Ph.D.: Co-Director, Institutes for Learning and Development
This very timely book documents the essential role of Educational Therapists in the learning process. Most importantly, this book includes a wonderful balance of theory, case discussions, and practical suggestions for readers from a broad array of disciplines. Ficksman and Adelizzi's multidimensional model of educational therapy provides an innovative conceptual framework that can guide clinicians working with students with an array of learning challenges. Well done!
