Includes bibliographical references (p. 347-358) and index.

Machine generated contents note: Chapter 1 - Education as Care 1 -- Chapter 2 - Phenomena Related to Weak Attention Controls 18 -- * The Attention Controls 18 -- * Weak Mental Energy Control 22 -- * Weak Processing Control 30 -- * Weak Production Control 43 -- Chapter 3 - Phenomena Related to Reduced Remembering 66 -- * Memory Functions 66 -- * Problems with Short-Term Memory 67 -- * Insufficient Active Working Memory 75 -- * Incomplete Consolidation in Long-Term Memory 80 -- * Reduced Access to Long-Term Memory 84 -- Chapter 4 - Phenomena Related to Chronic Misunderstanding 94 -- * Weak Language Processing 96 -- * Incomplete Concept Formation 112 -- * Weak Spatial Processing 120 -- * Slow Data Processing 125 -- * Small Chunk-Size Capacity 128 -- * Excessive Top-Down or Bottom-Up Processing 132 -- Chapter 5 - Phenomena Related to Deficient Output 142 -- * Weak Language Production 142 -- * Disappointing Motor Performance 151 -- * Persistent Organizational Failure 158 -- * Problematic Problem Solving and Strategy Use 169 -- Chapter 6 - Phenomena Related to Delayed Skill Acquisition 182 -- * Slow Reading Development 182 -- * Inaccurate Spelling Patterns 201 -- * Impeded Written Output 208 -- * Underdeveloped Mathematical Ability 225 -- Chapter 7 - Phenomena Related to Poor Adaptation 238 -- * School-Related Sadness 239 -- * Bodily Preoccupations 244 -- * Noncompliant Behaviors 247 -- * Social Inability 252 -- * Motivational Loss 260 -- Chapter 8 - The Provision of Educational Care: Assessment and -- Management 269 -- * Assessment: The Fair and Thorough Interpretation of a -- Child 269 -- * Management: The Humane and Informed Treatment of a -- Child 282 -- Chapter 9 - Implications and Applications 304 -- * The Misinterpreted Child 304 -- * An Attitudinal Shift and Its Implications 305 -- * Educational Caring 310 -- Appendixes 311 -- 1. The Problem-Solving Planner 311 -- 2. The Mathematics Interview 315 -- 3. The Writing Interview 320 -- 4. The Report Developer 324 -- 5. The Story Developer 328 -- 6. The On-Line Reading Review 332 -- 7. The Collaboration Worksheet 335 -- 8. Helpful Resources for Parents, Students, and Educators 342 -- Suggested Readings 347 -- Index 359.