Mental retardation sourcebook : basic consumer health information about mental retardation and its causes, including down syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, genetic conditions, injury ... / edited by Joyce Brennfleck Shannon.

Other author Shannon, Joyce Brennfleck.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoDetroit, Mich. : Omnigraphics, ©2000.
Descriptionxiii, 642 pages ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Intellectual disability--Popular works.
Children with mental disabilities--Popular works.
Consumer education.

SeriesHealth reference series (Unnumbered)
Health reference series (Unnumbered) ^A446899
Partial contents Mental retardation: definition and diagnosis -- Three major causes of mental retardation -- Down syndrome -- Fetal alcohol syndrome -- Fragile X syndrome -- Other causes of mental retardation -- Genetic conditions -- Developmental disorders -- Environment and injury -- Preventing mental retardation -- Family life -- Education -- Specific health care issues -- Important economic matter for mentally retarded individuals -- Legal concerns of the mentally retarded and their families -- Additional help and information.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 00021692
ISBN0780803779 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks RC570 .M4227 2000 ✔ Available Place Hold