Understanding Intellectual Disabilities: Historical Perspectives, Current Practices, and Future Directions - Softcover

Richards, Stephen B.; Brady, Michael P.; Taylor, Ronald L.

 
9781032369037: Understanding Intellectual Disabilities: Historical Perspectives, Current Practices, and Future Directions
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1032369035 ISBN 13: 9781032369037
Publisher: Routledge, 2024

Synopsis

The third edition provides thorough coverage of the causes and characteristics of intellectual disabilities as well as detailed discussions of the validated instructional approaches in the field today. A revised "Future Directions" chapter explores the most recent philosophical, social, legal, medical, educational, and personal issues that professionals and people with intellectual disabilities face. All chapters have been updated with recent developments in research and the newest terminology being used in the field. This comprehensive and current introductory textbook is ideally suited for introductory or methods courses related to intellectual disabilities.

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About the Author

Stephen B. Richards, Ed.D. is Professor in the Department of Education at West Liberty University in West Liberty, W.V.

Michael P. Brady, Ph.D. was Professor and Chair of the Department of Exceptional Student Education at Florida Atlantic University, U.S.A.

Ronald L. Taylor was Professor of Exceptional Student Education at Florida Atlantic University, U.S.A.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2024
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1032369035
ISBN 13 
9781032369037
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
3
Number of pages
434

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