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Trade ReviewThis book is an essential resource to new practitioners but is also useful for experienced psychiatrists. -- Felissa Goldstein Psychiatrist.com
Table of ContentsContributors
Part I: The Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 1. Overview of Developmental Disability
Chapter 2. A Life Cycle Approach to Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 3. Geropsychiatric Aspects of Mental Retardation and Intellectual Disabilities
Chapter 4. Autism Spectrum Disorders
Part II: Etiology and Assessment
Chapter 5. Genetic Causes of Mental Retardation
Chapter 6. Prenatal Exposure to Toxic Substances
Chapter 7. Acquired Brain Injury
Chapter 8. Assessment of Developmental Disabilities
Part III: Community Living
Chapter 9. Community Integration, Living Alternatives, and Employment
Chapter 10. Systems Management
Part IV: Interventions
Chapter 11. Legal and Practical Aspects of Special Education
Chapter 12. Pharmacotherapy
Chapter 13. Behavioral Interventions
Part V: Special Issues
Chapter 14. Ethical and Legal Issues
Chapter 15. Advocacy
Appendix: Developmental Disabilities Resources
Glossary
Index