Intellectual Disability by James Harris

Intellectual Disability by James Harris

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.

..timely, eminently practical and can be highly recommended as a standard resource book and a teaching text for the field. It represents a major accomplishment... * Dimitrios Paschos, Estia Centre, Institute of Pscyhiatry *

James C. Harris, MD, is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Pediatrics, and Mental Hygiene at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

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ISBN 13	9780195178852
ISBN 10	0195178858
Title	Intellectual Disability
Author	James Harris
Series	Developmental Perspectives In Psychiatry
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Oxford University Press Inc
Year published	2005-11-24
Number of pages	448
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