Intellectual Disability: Understanding Its Development, Causes, Classification, Evaluation, and Treatment (Developmental Perspectives in Psychiatry)

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It is estimated that 7.2 million people in the United States have mental retardation or associated impairments – a spectrum now referred to as “intellectual disability.” This book provides professionals with the latest and most reliable information on these disabilities. It utilizes a developmental perspective and reviews the various types of intellectual disabilities, discusses approaches to classification, diagnosis, and appropriate interventions, and provides information on resources that may offer additional help. Case examples are included in each section to highlight specific diagnostic and treatment issues. The emphasis in this book is on the development of the person, the provision of interventions for behavioral and emotional problems associated with intellectual disability, and the positive support necessary for self-determination. It discusses the facilitation of transitions throughout the lifespan from infancy to maturity and old age. Additionally, the book reviews evaluations for behavioral and emotional problems, genetic factors, appropriate psychosocial, medical, and pharmacological interventions, and family and community support.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2005
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0195178858
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195178852
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.66 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.36 x 0.98 x 9.46 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #2,857,835 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #485 in Child Psychiatry #667 in Pediatrics (Books) #685 in Medical Developmental Psychology
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