Description For undergraduate and graduate introductory courses in Mental Retardation and intellectual disabilities in special education, psychology, social work, and social sciences programs. The eighth edition of this classic text again fulfills its goal of providing an introduction to intellectual disabilities that is readable and comprehensive, and which reflects the broad array of stories associated with this disability.
The authors combine a developmental approach—discussing their subject as it evolves from birth to the elder years—with a multidisciplinary perspective that acknowledges the need for collaboration in regard to diagnosis and intervention in order to effectively assist people with mental retardation, intellectual disabilities and their families. Coverage pays particular attention to multicultural issues and incorporates the latest research in the field. NEW - Significantly expanded chapter 2, Multicultural Issues—Plus integrated discussion of the impact of such issues as poverty and language/culture differences. Places mental retardation and intellectual disabilities squarely in multicultural context—highlighting areas in which educators are likely to face challenges and providing a rich field from which to reap topics for in-class discussions and homework assignments.
Includes the latest definition of mental retardation from AAMR (The American Association on Mental Retardation) and intellectual disabilities. NEW - Updated research incorporated throughout the material—Most citings from 2000 and later. Ensures prospective teachers learn from the most current information available—provides them the knowledge and numbers they most likely will be expected to know. NEW - Opening Snapshot features—Mini-cases that start every chapter. Personalizes mental retardation and intellectual disabilities for those who will work with it on a daily basis—instills in readers a sense of the impact such a diagnosis can have, not only on the individual with the disability, but also on parents, siblings, and family and community dynamics.
NEW - A Glossary—At the end of the text. Provides to-the-point definitions of complex terms and mental retardation specific concepts—helps students become comfortable with the nomenclature of the field. Presentation of mental retardation and intellectual disabilities from a developmental perspective—Includes prenatal through the elder years, and contrasts normal development with developmental deviations that have risks for mental retardation. Helps future teachers understand the affect of mental retardation across the lifespan—can serve as an organizational framework for both student comprehension and course structure.
Presentation of mental retardation from the viewpoint of many disciplines—Addresses the impact of such issues as poverty, language development, and cultural differences on the treatment and accommodation of people with mental retardation. Highlights the benefits of collaboration across fields to assist individuals with the disability—creates a text that's equally appropriate for courses in a variety of areas, including psychology, special education, social work, nursing, and other health-related fields. Inclusion of stories, case studies, and vignettes—Throughout the text. Personalizes this disability in the eyes of students—ensures they see mental retardation as more than a topic for study, but also as a collection of stories about other human beings and the challenges they face. Core Concepts and Core Questions sections—Core Concepts are listed at the start of each chapter, identified where discussed within the chapter, and related to Core Questions to stimulate reflection at the end of the chapter. Science of sound experiments. Focuses student attention on the key chapter concepts—identify these central ideas to ensure they're noticed, and provide an opportunity for students to gauge their understanding while material is fresh in their mind. New Issues and Future Directions sections—After core chapter material.
Identifies concerns and challenges students will face in the classrooms and educational settings of tomorrow—offers ideas for individual research, out-of-class assignments, and self-study. Roundtable Discussion sections—At the end of each chapter. Presents an issue or topic of interest related to the chapter topic in a format aimed at stimulating in-class discussions. Significantly expanded chapter 2, Multicultural Issues—Plus integrated discussion of the impact of such issues as poverty and language/culture differences. Places mental retardation and intellectual disabilities squarely in multicultural context—highlighting areas in which educators are likely to face challenges and providing a rich field from which to reap topics for in-class discussions and homework assignments.
Includes the latest definition of mental retardation from AAMR (The American Association on Mental Retardation) and intellectual disabilities. Updated research incorporated throughout the material—Most citings from 2000 and later.
Ensures prospective teachers learn from the most current information available—provides them the knowledge and numbers they most likely will be expected to know. Opening Snapshot features—Mini-cases that start every chapter. Personalizes mental retardation and intellectual disabilities for those who will work with it on a daily basis—instills in readers a sense of the impact such a diagnosis can have, not only on the individual with the disability, but also on parents, siblings, and family and community dynamics. A Glossary—At the end of the text. Provides to-the-point definitions of complex terms and mental retardation specific concepts—helps students become comfortable with the nomenclature of the field.
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Intellectual disabilities is a field in which this complete cycle of human life is important for a full understanding of the challenges and issues involved. The authors also examine intellectual disabilities from the perspective of many disciplines.
It is important to examine collaboration among disciplines and its impact on the person with intellectual disabilities and his or her family. This edition has updated and expanded coverage of a number of growing areas related to the field of intellectual disabilities.
New To This Edition. NEW! 'Tips for the Professional'-Strategies in every chapter which translate concepts into practical, real-world settings. 'Parent and Professional Organization Positions on Key Issues in the Lives of People with Intellectual Disabilities'-Featured at the end of every chapter summarizing how organizations area ddressing key issues in the field.
Greater emphasis on core concepts, professional standards, and competencies-Establishes a clear connection between theory and practice. Section on genetics and prevention issues. Increased emphasis on social supports as well as family supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities. More applications throughout-Including chapter previews, reflective questions, and chapter reviews. Backcover Copy Intellectual Disabilites Across the Lifespan 9/e Clifford J.
Drew Michael L. Hardman Intellectual Disabilities Across the Lifespan, Ninth Edition, examines the true complexity of intellectual disabilities and their impact on a broad range of educational, psychological, and social issues in a readable, multidiciplinary, lifespan approach. This thorough, current, and research-based book stresses the human components of intellectual disabilities through the authors' rich, personal stories. The new title of this classic text better reflects contemporary views of this disabilitiy and emphasizes the authors' commitment to focus on individuals with intellectual disabilities from conception through adulthood and aging. Pearson Learning Solutions Nobody is smarter than you when it comes to reaching your students. You know how to convey knowledge in a way that is relevant and relatable to your class. It's the reason you always get the best out of them.
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Description This book provides an introduction to intellectual disabilities that is highly readable, comprehensive, and reflective of the broad array of human stories associated with this condition. This volume is strongly based in human development and follows the development of individuals with intellectual disabilities from conception through birth, infancy, and early childhood, and then through the elementary school, adolescent, and adult years. Intellectual disabilities is a field in which this complete cycle of human life is important for a full understanding of the challenges and issues involved.
The authors also examine intellectual disabilities from the perspective of many disciplines. It is important to examine collaboration among disciplines and its impact on the person with intellectual disabilities and his or her family. Aracely arambula h para hombres pdf viewer. This edition has updated and expanded coverage of a number of growing areas related to the field of intellectual disabilities. 'Tips for the Professional'-Strategies in every chapter which translate concepts into practical, real-world settings.
'Parent and Professional Organization Positions on Key Issues in the Lives of People with Intellectual Disabilities'-Featured at the end of every chapter summarizing how organizations area ddressing key issues in the field. Greater emphasis on core concepts, professional standards, and competencies-Establishes a clear connection between theory and practice. Section on genetics and prevention issues. Increased emphasis on social supports as well as family supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
More applications throughout-Including chapter previews, reflective questions, and chapter reviews.
Intellectual Disabilites Across the Lifespan 9/e Clifford J. Drew Michael L. Hardman Intellectual Disabilities Across the Lifespan, Ninth Edition, examines the true complexity of intellectual disabilities and their impact on a broad range of educational, psychological, and social issues in a readable, multidiciplinary, lifespan approach. This thorough, current, and research-based book stresses the human components of intellectual disabilities through the authors' rich, personal stories. The new title of this classic text better reflects contemporary views of this disabilitiy and emphasizes the authors' commitment to focus on individuals with intellectual disabilities from conception through adulthood and aging. Intellectual Disabilites Across the Lifespan 9/e Clifford J.
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Drew Michael L. Hardman Intellectual Disabilities Across the Lifespan, Ninth Edition, examines the true complexity of intellectual disabilities and their impact on a broad range of educational, psychological, and social issues in a readable, multidiciplinary, lifespan approach. This thorough, current, and research-based book stresses the human components of intellectual disabilities through the authors' rich, personal stories.
The new title of this classic text better reflects contemporary views of this disabilitiy and emphasizes the authors' commitment to focus on individuals with intellectual disabilities from conception through adulthood and aging. This book provides an introduction to intellectual disabilities that is highly readable, comprehensive, and reflective of the broad array of human stories associated with this condition. This volume is strongly based in human development and follows the development of individuals with intellectual disabilities from conception through birth, infancy, and early childhood, and then through the elementary school, adolescent, and adult years. Intellectual disabilities is a field in which this complete cycle of human life is important for a full understanding of the challenges and issues involved. The authors also examine intellectual disabilities from the perspective of many disciplines. It is important to examine collaboration among disciplines and its impact on the person with intellectual disabilities and his or her family.
This edition has updated and expanded coverage of a number of growing areas related to the field of intellectual disabilities Table of Contents.
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