Handbook of developmental disabilities [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Samuel L. Odom ... [et al.]

• Pubblicazione: New York, : Guilford Press, c2007
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (672 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.85/88
• Soggetto topico: Developmental disabilities
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: OdomSamuel L
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: The construct of developmental disabilities / Samuel L. Odom ... [et al.] -- Public policy and developmental disabilities : a 35-year retrospective and a 5-year prospective based on the core concepts of disability policy / H. Rutherford Turnbull, III ... [et al.] -- Disability research methodology : current issues and future challenges / Zolinda Stoneman -- Race, culture, and developmental disabilities / Janette K. Klingner, Wanda J. Blanchett, and Beth Harry -- General health / Wendy M. Nehring and Cecily L. Betz -- Advances in genetics / Nicole R. Tartaglia, Robin L. Hansen, and Randi J. Hagerman -- Neuroscience of developmental disabilities / Curt A. Sandman and Aaron S. Kemp -- Early intervention for infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities / Carl J. Dunst -- Trends and issues in interventions for preschoolers with developmental disabilities / Judith J. Carta and Na Young Kong -- Early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder / Samuel L. Odom ... [et al.] -- Communication intervention for young children with disabilities : naturalistic approaches to promoting development / Ann P. Kaiser and J. Alacia Trent -- Advances in instruction / Martha E. Snell -- Inclusive education / Pam Hunt and John McDonnell -- Academic skills : reading and mathematics / Diane M. Browder ... [et al.] -- Social interaction interventions : promoting socially supportive environments and teaching new skills / Erik. W. Carter and Carolyn Hughes -- Augmentative and alternative communication / Brenda Fossett and Pat Mirenda -- Physical activity and youth with developmental disabilities / Georgia C. Frey -- Transition and quality of life / Linda M. Bambara, Barbara A. Wilson, and Molly McKenzie -- Employment / David Mank -- Living with support in the community : factors associated with quality-of-life outcome / David Felce and Jonathan Perry -- Independent living / Roger J. Stancliffe and K. Charlie Lakin -- Adult social relationships / Janis Chadsey -- Positive behavior support and developmental disabilities : a summary and analysis of research / Glen Dunlap and Edward G. Carr -- Mental health supports in developmental disabilities / Dimitrios Paschos and Nick Bouras -- Psychotherapeutic medications and positive behavior support / Travis Thompson, Tim Moore, and Frank Symons -- Families in context : influences on coping and adaptation / Jan Blacher and Chris Hatton -- Family impact in adulthood / Julie J. Lounds and Marsha Mailick Seltzer -- Families as partners in educational decision making : current implementation and future directions / Ann P. Turnbull ... [et al.] -- International perspectives / Eric Emerson, Glenn T. Fujiura, and Chris Hatton -- Reflections on the future of research in developmental disabilities / Steven F. Warren.
• Sommario/riassunto: This authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge about developmental disabilities: neuroscientific and genetic foundations; the impact on health, learning, and behavior; and effective educational and clinical practices. Leading authorities analyze what works in intervening with diverse children and families, from infancy through the school years and the transition to adulthood. Chapters present established and emerging approaches to promoting communication and language abilities, academic skills, positive social relationships, and vocational a
• Titolo autorizzato: Handbook of developmental disabilities
• ISBN: 1-281-96323-2; 9786611963231; 1-59385-855-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910454178903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II