Understanding Intellectual Disabilities
Historical Perspectives, Current Practices, and Future Directions
3rd Edition
Published on 29. July 2024
434 pages
978-1-040-02419-5 (ISBN)
Description
The third edition provides thorough coverage of the causes and characteristics of intellectual disabilities as well as detailed discussions of the validated instructional approaches in the field today. A revised "Future Directions" chapter explores the most recent philosophical, social, legal, medical, educational, and personal issues that professionals and people with intellectual disabilities face. All chapters have been updated with recent developments in research and the newest terminology being used in the field. This comprehensive and current introductory textbook is ideally suited for introductory or methods courses related to intellectual disabilities.
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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
26 Tables, black and white; 8 Line drawings, black and white; 4 Halftones, black and white; 12 Illustrations, black and white
ISBN-13
978-1-040-02419-5 (9781040024195)
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Stephen B. Richards | Michael P. Brady | Ronald L. Taylor
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Historical Perspectives, Current Practices, and Future Directions
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Stephen B. Richards | Michael P. Brady | Ronald L. Taylor
Understanding Intellectual Disabilities
Historical Perspectives, Current Practices, and Future Directions
Book
07/2024
3rd Edition
Routledge
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Shipment within 10-20 days
Persons
Stephen B. Richards, Ed.D. is Professor in the Department of Education at West Liberty University in West Liberty, W.V.
Michael P. Brady, Ph.D. was Professor and Chair of the Department of Exceptional Student Education at Florida Atlantic University, U.S.A.
Ronald L. Taylor was Professor of Exceptional Student Education at Florida Atlantic University, U.S.A.
Michael P. Brady, Ph.D. was Professor and Chair of the Department of Exceptional Student Education at Florida Atlantic University, U.S.A.
Ronald L. Taylor was Professor of Exceptional Student Education at Florida Atlantic University, U.S.A.
Content
Preface
Part One Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities
Chapter 1 Historical Concepts and Perspectives
Chapter 2 Definition and Classification of Intellectual Disabilities
Chapter 3 Assessment for Identification
Part Two Causes of Intellectual Disabilities
Chapter 4 Genetic and Chromosomal Factors
Chapter 5 Environmental and Psychosocial Causes
Part Three Characteristics of Intellectual Disabilities
Chapter 6 Cognitive and Learning Characteristics
Chapter 7 Educational, Psychological, and Behavioral Characteristics
Chapter 8 Societal, Family, and Multicultural Characteristics
Part Four Instructional Considerations
Chapter 9 Instructional Assessment
Chapter 10 Instructional Content
Chapter 11 Instructional Procedures
Chapter 12 Instructional Settings
Part Five The Future of Intellectual Disabilities
Chapter 13 Future Directions
References
Index
Part One Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities
Chapter 1 Historical Concepts and Perspectives
Chapter 2 Definition and Classification of Intellectual Disabilities
Chapter 3 Assessment for Identification
Part Two Causes of Intellectual Disabilities
Chapter 4 Genetic and Chromosomal Factors
Chapter 5 Environmental and Psychosocial Causes
Part Three Characteristics of Intellectual Disabilities
Chapter 6 Cognitive and Learning Characteristics
Chapter 7 Educational, Psychological, and Behavioral Characteristics
Chapter 8 Societal, Family, and Multicultural Characteristics
Part Four Instructional Considerations
Chapter 9 Instructional Assessment
Chapter 10 Instructional Content
Chapter 11 Instructional Procedures
Chapter 12 Instructional Settings
Part Five The Future of Intellectual Disabilities
Chapter 13 Future Directions
References
Index
