Mental Retardation: Definition, Classification, and Systems of Support - Hardcover

Luckasson, Ruth; Schalock, Robert L.; Spitalnik, Deborah M.; Spreat, Scott; Tasse, Marc

 
9780940898813: Mental Retardation: Definition, Classification, and Systems of Support

Synopsis

Building on the American Association on Mental Retardation's 1992 definition of mental retardation, this reference presents five key assumptions on which the current definition is based, and a framework for diagnosing and classifying mental retardation and planning supports. This new system more clo

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Review

"This book will be a useful resource for both professionals and lay persons who are interested in, work with, or are advocates for individuals with either a diagnosis of mental retardation or individuals who score within normal levels on IQ tests, but have significant limitations in adaptive skills."

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