Mental Retardation: Definition, Classification, and Systems of Support - Hardcover

Luckasson, Ruth; Schalock, Robert L.; Spitalnik, Deborah M.; Spreat, Scott; Tasse, Marc

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0940898810 ISBN 13: 9780940898813

Verlag: American Association on Mental Retardation, 2004

Inhaltsangabe

Building on the American Association on Mental Retardation's 1992 definition of mental retardation, this reference presents five key assumptions on which the current definition is based, and a framework for diagnosing and classifying mental retardation and planning supports. This new system more clo

Über diesen Titel

Críticas

"This book will be a useful resource for both professionals and lay persons who are interested in, work with, or are advocates for individuals with either a diagnosis of mental retardation or individuals who score within normal levels on IQ tests, but have significant limitations in adaptive skills."

Reseña del editor

This is a complete reference on understanding what mental retardation is, diagnosing the condition, and planning a customized, supports needs profile for an individual. Mental Retardation is the only definition and classification system based entirely on the concept of supports, which views intellectual disability as a condition that can be enhanced with the provision of appropriate support strategies. Developed over 10 years by an international panel of experts, Mental Retardation is the most progressive disability diagnostic system available for persons with intellectual disabilities.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: American Association on Mental Retardation
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0940898810
• ISBN 13: 9780940898813
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 250
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar