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Issues in the Developmental Approach to Mental Retardation
Edited By Robert M.
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Description for Issues in the Developmental Approach to Mental Retardation
Paperback. This book is exclusively devoted to applying the theories, findings and approaches used in work with non-retarded children to several types of retarded individuals. Editor(s): Hodapp, Robert M.; Burack, Jacob A.; Zigler, Edward. Num Pages: 354 pages, 9 b/w illus. 7 tables. BIC Classification: JMP; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 471.
Issues in the Developmental Approach to Mental Retardation is one of the first books exclusively devoted to applying the theories, findings and approaches used in work with nonretarded children to several types of retarded individuals. The editors and contributors define the developmental approach and explore theoretical issues as they relate to retarded populations. Problems involving similar sequences of development, cross-domain relations, the environment, and motivation are all discussed, as is the importance of separating the various etiological groups for research and intervention purposes. The contributors also examine the nature of development in specific etiological groups; types of retardation that are ... Read more
Issues in the Developmental Approach to Mental Retardation is one of the first books exclusively devoted to applying the theories, findings and approaches used in work with nonretarded children to several types of retarded individuals. The editors and contributors define the developmental approach and explore theoretical issues as they relate to retarded populations. Problems involving similar sequences of development, cross-domain relations, the environment, and motivation are all discussed, as is the importance of separating the various etiological groups for research and intervention purposes. The contributors also examine the nature of development in specific etiological groups; types of retardation that are ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Number of Pages
354
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521467575
SKU
V9780521467575
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Reviews for Issues in the Developmental Approach to Mental Retardation
'This is a book of only strengths! It will obviously be 'must' reading for every professional and graduate student in developmental psychology. It should also have that status for every serious student and professional in the field of mental retardation, especially those who are involved in the preparation of professional personnel.' Mental Retardation