{"product_id":"intellectual-disabilities-across-the-lifespan","title":"Intellectual Disabilities Across the Lifespan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intellectual Disabilities Across the Lifespan (Hardcover, 432 pages) – Pearson, 2006. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis book provides an introduction to intellectual disabilities that is highly readable, comprehensive, and reflective of the broad array of human stories associated with this condition. This volume is strongly based in human development and follows the development of individuals with intellectual disabilities from conception through birth, infancy, and early childhood, and then through the elementary school, adolescent, and adult years. Intellectual disabilities is a field in which this complete cycle of human life is important for a full understanding of the challenges and issues involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors also examine intellectual disabilities from the perspective of many disciplines. It is important to examine collaboration among disciplines and its impact on the person with intellectual disabilities and his or her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition has updated and expanded coverage of a number of growing areas related to the field of intellectual disabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n                                         Editorial Reviews                   From the Back Cover   \u003cp\u003eIntellectual Disabilites Across the Lifespan 9\/e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClifford J. Drew\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael L. Hardman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntellectual Disabilities Across the Lifespan, Ninth Edition, examines the true complexity of intellectual disabilities and their impact on a broad range of educational, psychological, and social issues in a readable, multidiciplinary, lifespan approach. This thorough, current, and research-based book stresses the human components of intellectual disabilities through the authors' rich, personal stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new title of this classic text better reflects contemporary views of this disabilitiy and emphasizes the authors' commitment to focus on individuals with intellectual disabilities from conception through adulthood and aging. Additional features now include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for the Professional strategies, which translate concepts into practical, real-world settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParent and Professional Organization Positions on Key Issues In the Lives of People with Intellectual Disabilities features at the end of every chapter summarizing how organizations are addressing key issues in the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreater emphasis on core concepts, professional standards, and competencies, establishing a clear connection between theory and practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new section on genetics and prevention issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased emphasis on social supports as well as family supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore applications through chapter previews, reflective questions, and chapter reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e                                           ","brand":"Clifford Drew, Michael Hardman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46070070771946,"sku":"9780131707344","price":121.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/51wGG2TtAML._SL1500.jpg?v=1781241335","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/intellectual-disabilities-across-the-lifespan","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}