Developmental Disabilities
A Handbook for Best Practices
Butterworth-Heinemann (Publisher)
Published on 31. March 1992
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-1-56372-023-9 (ISBN)
Description
"Developmental Disabilities" is a clinical reference for professionals working with the disabled. It uses a "best practices" approach, as well as case studies, to describe specific interventions that have proved to be effective in solving real problems as seen in actual field work. The book presents a comprehensive view of the most common developmental disabilities and the range of services necessary to work with people who have such disabilities. Each of the 17 chapters is written by an expert on the condition or services covered in that chapter.
"Developmental Disabilities" is a clinical reference for professionals working with the disabled. It uses a "best practices" approach, as well as case studies, to describe specific interventions that have proved to be effective in solving real problems as seen in actual field work. The book presents a comprehensive view of the most common developmental disabilities and the range of services necessary to work with people who have such disabilities. Each of the 17 chapters is written by an expert on the condition or services covered in that chapter.
"Developmental Disabilities" is a clinical reference for professionals working with the disabled. It uses a "best practices" approach, as well as case studies, to describe specific interventions that have proved to be effective in solving real problems as seen in actual field work. The book presents a comprehensive view of the most common developmental disabilities and the range of services necessary to work with people who have such disabilities. Each of the 17 chapters is written by an expert on the condition or services covered in that chapter.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
783 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56372-023-9 (9781563720239)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Moderate mental retardation; severe mental retardation; cerebral palsy; emotional impairments; autism; learning disabilities; communication disorders; deaf-blind handicapping conditions; challenges for service providers; early intervention; special education; case management; supported employment; behaviour management; community living; social security; gerontology.