Dictionary of Developmental Disabilities Terminology (2 ed)

Praise for the first edition: "will be welcomed and applauded by professionals who provide assistance to persons with neurodevelopmental diagnoses, including mental retardation, cerebral palsy, various learning disabilities, autistic disorders, communication disorders, and others"--Disability Studies Quarterly Now in its second edition, this best-selling dictionary provides clear, concise, and reliable definitions of thousands of disorders, assessment tools, theories, medications, interventions, diagnoses, and more. Readers will find - terminology used in many fields, including medicine, genetics, psychology, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology
- new information from the rapidly changing field of genetics
- tests and published instruments used in disabilities fields
- key legislation and public laws
- major associations and groups in the disabilities field Written by diverse professionals for a multidisciplinary audience, this key reference will deepen professionals' understanding of their chosen field, increase their knowledge of related fields, and clarify the vocabulary used in a wide range of specialties.