Harris, James C.

Intellectual disability : a guide for families and professionals / James C. Harris. - xii, 219 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

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.

9780195145724 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0195145720 (hardcover : alk. paper)

2009041351

101517917 DNLM


Children with mental disabilities.
Intellectual disability.

RJ506.M4 / H375 2010

618.92/89

WS 107 / H314i 2010