Approximately 2.5 million people in the United States--one percent
of the population--have an intellectual disability (previously
referred to as mental retardation). These conditions range from
genetic disorders such as Down syndrome to disabilities caused by
infectious diseases and brain injury. Intellectual Disability: A
Guide for Families and Professionals, by one of the country's
foremost authorities on intellectual disability, is a comprehensive
resource that will be of importance to anyone with a personal
connection to a child or adult with a neurodevelopmental disorder.
Emphasizing the humanity of persons with intellectual and related
developmental disabilities, psychiatrist and pediatrician James
Harris provides essential information on assessment and diagnosis
of intellectual disability, treatments for specific disorders, and
ways to take advantage of the wide array of services available
today. The focus throughout is on the development of the person,
the positive supports necessary for self-determination, and, to the
extent possible, independent decision making. Harris also surveys
historical attitudes toward intellectual disability, the medical
community's current understanding of its causes and frequency, and
the associated physical, behavioral, and psychiatric conditions
(such as seizure disorder, depression, and autism) that often
accompany particular types of intellectual disability. The book
addresses legal, medical, mental health, and research-related
issues as well as matters of spirituality, highlighting the ways in
which individuals with intellectual disability can meaningfully
participate in the spiritual lives of their families and their
communities. Each chapter ends with a series of key points to
remember, and the book concludes with a list of additional
resources of further interest.
Intellectual Disability is a must-read for parents and families of
those with neurodevelopmental disorders, providing guidance and
essential information to help their family members effectively, and
to make a significant, positive difference in their lives now and
in the future.
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