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Manual of diagnosis and professional practice in mental retardation /

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[This manual] is a consolidated source of major findings from psychological research and practice in the field of mental retardation. It offers a precise and scientifically based definition of mental retardation, discusses the epidemiology of mental retardation and its effect on intellectual, adapti...

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Corporate Authors: American Psychological Association. Division of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, American Psychological Association
Other Authors: Jacobson, John W., Mulick, James A. (James Anton), 1948-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, ©1996.
Edition:1st ed.
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Intellectual disability > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Intellectual disability.
Intellectual Disability
Déficience intellectuelle > Guides, manuels, etc.
Déficience intellectuelle.
intellectual disability.
Intellectual disability
Electronic books.
handbooks.
Handbooks and manuals
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction / John W. Jacobson and James A. Mulick
  • 1. Definition of Mental Retardation / Editorial Board
  • 2. The Social Ecology of Mental Retardation / Sharon Landesman Ramey, Ellen Dossett and Karen Echols
  • 3. Classification of Mental Retardation / Maureen S. Durkin and Zena A. Stein
  • 4. Psychometrics / John W. Jacobson and James A. Mulick
  • 5. Intellectual development / Donald K. Routh
  • 6. The Structure of Adaptive Behavior / Keith F. Widaman and Kevin S. McGrew
  • 7. Mental Retardation and Assessment of Cognitive Process / J.P. Das and Jack A. Naglieri
  • 8. Everyday Intelligence and Adaptive Behavior: A Theoretical Framework / Stephen Greenspan, Harvey N. Switzky and James M. Granfield
  • 9. Adaptive Development, Survival Roles, and Quality of Life / Rune J. Simeonsson and Rick J. Short
  • 10. Psychopathology in Mental Retardation / Johannes Rojahn and Marc J. Tasse
  • 11. Assessment of Social Functioning / Johnny L. Matson and David Hammer
  • 12. Neuropsychology and Mental Retardation / Mark Schachter and Robert Demerath
  • 13. Major Technological Breakthroughs in the Diagnosis of Mental Retardation / Richard E. McClead, Jr., James A. Menke and Daniel L. Coury
  • 14. Behavioral Assessment / Thomas R. Linscheid, Brian A. Iwata and Richard M. Foxx
  • 15. Assessment of Quality of Life / Laird W. Heal, Sharon A. Borthwick-Duffy and Richard R. Saunders
  • 16. Prevention: Social and Educational Factors and Early Intervention / Craig T. Ramey, Beverly A. Mulvihill and Sharon Landesman Ramey
  • 17. Prevention: Biological Factors / Alfred A. Baumeister and Pamela Woodley-Zanthos
  • 18. Cultural Considerations in Assessment, Diagnosis, and Intervention / Deborah L. Coates and Peter M. Vietze
  • 19. Communicating Assessment Result in Mental Retardation / James A. Mulick and James Bradford Hale
  • 20. Cognitive and Vocational Interventions for School-Age Children and Adolescents With Mental Retardation / Alan C. Repp, Judith Favell and Dennis Munk
  • 21. Families Coping With Mental Retardation: Assessment and Therapy / Frank J. Floyd, George H.S. Singer, Laurie E. Powers and Catherine L. Costigan
  • 22. Parent Training / Bruce L. Baker
  • 23. Sexuality and Sexual Development / Denise Valenti-Hein and Jason R. Dura
  • 24. The Mentally Retarded Offender / George S. Baroff
  • 25. Psychopharmacology / Mark H. Lewis, Michael G. Aman, Kenneth D. Gadow, Stephen R. Schroeder and Travis Thompson
  • 26. Applied Behavioral Interventions / Nirbhay N. Singh, Grayson J. Osborne and Nancy H. Huguenin
  • 27. Behavior Therapies: A Multimodal Diagnostic and Intervention Model / William I. Gardner, Janice L. Graeber and Christine L. Cole
  • 28. Counseling and Psychotherapy / Anne DesNoyers Hurley, Al Pfadt, Dan Tomasulo and William I. Gardner
  • 29. Management and Organizational Issues in the Delivery of Psychological Services for People With Mental Retardation / Todd R. Risley and Dennis H. Reid
  • 30. Interdisciplinary Collaboration in the Practice of Mental Retardation / Dennis D. Drotar and Lynne A. Sturm
  • 31. Wraparound Services / John D. Burchard, Margaret Atkins and Sara N. Burchard
  • 32. Professional Advocacy and Legal Issues / Richard J. Landau
  • 33. Concluding Comments / James A. Mulick
  • Appendix A. Guidelines on Effective Behavioral Treatment for Persons With Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities: A Resolution by APA Division 33
  • Appendix B. Resolution on Facilitated Communication by the American Psychological Association.