Intellectual disability : a guide for families and professionals / James C. Harris.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Intellectual disability : then and now -- Through the lens of history : how far have we come? -- How common is intellectual disability? -- How are your child's problems and needs recognized and categorized? -- A look at the causes of intellectual disability -- What to expect in a medical and mental health evaluation -- Behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric conditions : what you can do to help -- Interpersonal, behavioral, and medication treatments : basic principles and approaches -- Looking forward : how do children with intellectual disability change as they grow older? -- Spiritual inclusion in the community : finding meaning in life -- Participation in research.