Mental retardation : an introduction to intellectual disabilities / Mary Beirne-Smith, James R. Patton, Shannon H. Kim.
| Author/creator | Beirne-Smith, Mary |
| Other author | Patton, James R., 1949- |
| Other author | Kim, Shannon H. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 7th ed. |
| Publication Info | Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall, ©2006. |
| Description | xxiii, 543 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Historical perspectives -- Definition and terminology -- Assessment of individuals with intellectual disabilities -- Individual rights and legal issues -- Psychological and sociological aspects of mental retardation -- Biological aspects and the promises of prevention -- Family considerations -- Characteristics of persons with mild mental retardation -- Characteristics of persons with severe intellectual disabilities -- Infancy and early childhood -- School years -- Adult years -- Assistive technology applications. |
| Abstract | This book provides educators with the most current information about the many facets of mental retardation and intellectual disabilities from a life-cycle perspective. The authors also show relationships between theory and practice, decode the terminology used in the field and relate these terms and concepts to the reality of the classroom, the world of work, and the life of the community. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 473-519) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2005003472 |
| ISBN | 0131181890 |
| ISBN | 9780131181892 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | RC570 .B45 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |