Understanding intellectual and developmental disabilities / Grace Iarocci, Jacob A. Burack, Dermot Bowler.

By:

Iarocci, Grace [author.]

Contributor(s):

Publisher: Thousand Oaks, California : Sage Publications, 2024Description: xiii, 321 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9781446296462

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

23 571.938 Ia7 2024

Contents:

Introduction: The Basics of a Developmental Approach Gene-Environment Interactions and Intellectual Disability Screening, Assessment, and Diagnosis of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Down Syndrome Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Neurogenetic Syndromes and Rare Disorders Associated with Intellectual Disability Autism Spectrum Disorder (or Difference): Features, Identification and Screening Autism Spectrum Disorder: Psychological Theories and Explanations Language and Communication Specific Learning Disorder Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Intellectual Disability in the Family Context Broadening Perspectives on Developmental Disability

Summary: "Written by psychologists engaged in research, teaching, and practice, Understanding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities encourages a nuanced, contextually informed understanding of the development of individuals with developmental disabilities. This accessible book contextualises developmental disability across the lifespan and within social systems. It will help you understand the complex interaction between genetics, environments, and experiences, in relation to specific conditions such as ADHD, autism, foetal alcohol spectrum conditions, and Down syndrome. It also introduces you to the wide range of real-world applications of developmental disabilities research and to some of the current ethical issues around genetic screening and behavioural intervention. Key learning features include: Learning objectives Focus boxes that deliver additional helpful context Chapter summaries Reflective exercises and questions, to test what you’ve learned Recommended videos This book is ideal for students studying atypical development, developmental neuropsychology, and related subjects. Grace Iarocci is Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Lab at Simon Fraser University Jacob A. Burack is Professor of School/Applied Child Psychology and Human Development at McGill University, Director of the McGill Youth Study Team, and Scientific Director of the Summit Center for Education, Research, and Training Dermot M. Bowler is Professor of Psychology and a founder member of the Autism Research Group at City, University of London."-- Publisher's description

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
Books	College Library General Circulation Section	GC	GC 571.938 Ia7 2024 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	HNU005021

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: The Basics of a Developmental Approach
Gene-Environment Interactions and Intellectual Disability
Screening, Assessment, and Diagnosis of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Down Syndrome
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Neurogenetic Syndromes and Rare Disorders Associated with Intellectual Disability
Autism Spectrum Disorder (or Difference): Features, Identification and Screening
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Psychological Theories and Explanations
Language and Communication
Specific Learning Disorder
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Intellectual Disability in the Family Context
Broadening Perspectives on Developmental Disability

"Written by psychologists engaged in research, teaching, and practice, Understanding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities encourages a nuanced, contextually informed understanding of the development of individuals with developmental disabilities. This accessible book contextualises developmental disability across the lifespan and within social systems. It will help you understand the complex interaction between genetics, environments, and experiences, in relation to specific conditions such as ADHD, autism, foetal alcohol spectrum conditions, and Down syndrome. It also introduces you to the wide range of real-world applications of developmental disabilities research and to some of the current ethical issues around genetic screening and behavioural intervention. Key learning features include: Learning objectives Focus boxes that deliver additional helpful context Chapter summaries Reflective exercises and questions, to test what you’ve learned Recommended videos This book is ideal for students studying atypical development, developmental neuropsychology, and related subjects. Grace Iarocci is Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Lab at Simon Fraser University Jacob A. Burack is Professor of School/Applied Child Psychology and Human Development at McGill University, Director of the McGill Youth Study Team, and Scientific Director of the Summit Center for Education, Research, and Training Dermot M. Bowler is Professor of Psychology and a founder member of the Autism Research Group at City, University of London."--