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A Comprehensive Guide to Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - 9781557667007

Un libro in lingua di Brown Ivan (EDT) Percy Maire Ph.D. (EDT) edito da Brookes Pub, 2007

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Brown (social work, University of Toronto) and Percy (director, Neurogenetics Laboratory, Toronto) assemble multidisciplinary contributors from the English-speaking world (mainly Canada) to create a text and reference for students and professionals working with people who have disabilities. Six overview chapters examine definitions of intellectual and developmental disabilities, trends in the field, international human rights issues, and the role of advocacy. A section on etiology and specific conditions introduces relevant fundamentals of genetics, development, and the nervous system, then describes 11 conditions, including Down syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, HIV, and epilepsy. Subsequent sections deal with support and intervention, developmental disabilities through the life span, and health. Pedagogical features include learning objectives, case stories, reflection questions, a glossary, and a comprehensive list of print, nonprint, and organizational resources. With scientific information written in an accessible style, the book can be used by social workers, clinicians, families, caregivers, and policy makers. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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