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

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Odom, Samuel L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Developmental disabilities--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Developmental disabilities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (672 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Guilford Press, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1-281-96323-2

9786611963231

1-59385-855-8

OCLC:

476224944