Intellectual Disability : Some Current Issues

Joav Merrick

ISBN 10: 1633218554 / ISBN 13: 9781633218550

Published by Nova Science Publishers Inc Dez 2014, 2014

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Neuware - Intellectual disability is characterised by deficits in cognitive and adaptive abilities that initially manifest before 18 years of age. The prevalence of intellectual disability is estimated to be between 1 and 3 out of every 100 individuals in the general population. Most individuals have mild intellectual disability and the cause is generally not identified. A small percentage of individuals have severe deficits and will need lifetime supports. The diagnosis of intellectual disability requires formal psychometric testing to assess the intelligence quotient and adaptive functioning. The management of individuals who have intellectual disability is based on providing general medical care, treatment of specific behavioral symptoms, early intervention, special education, and variable degrees of community based supports. In this book we present some current issues in intellectual and developmental disability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Intellectual Disability : Some Current Issues
• Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc Dez 2014
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1633218554
• ISBN 13: 9781633218550
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 258W x 182H x 20D millimeters 258 millimeters width by 182 millimeters height by 20 millimeters depth
• Weight: 690 grams

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Synopsis

Intellectual disability is characterised by deficits in cognitive and adaptive abilities that initially manifest before 18 years of age. The prevalence of intellectual disability is estimated to be between 1 and 3 out of every 100 individuals in the general population. Most individuals have mild intellectual disability and the cause is generally not identified. A small percentage of individuals have severe deficits and will need lifetime supports. The diagnosis of intellectual disability requires formal psychometric testing to assess the intelligence quotient and adaptive functioning. The management of individuals who have intellectual disability is based on providing general medical care, treatment of specific behavioral symptoms, early intervention, special education, and variable degrees of community based supports. In this book we present some current issues in intellectual and developmental disability.