Intellectual Disability: Some Current Issues (Disability Studies)

Joav Merrick

ISBN 10: 1633218554 / ISBN 13: 9781633218550

Published by Nova Science Pub Inc, 2014

About this Item

Editor(s): Merrick, Professor Joav, MD, MMedSci, DMSc; Greydanus, Donald E.; Patel, Dilip R. Num Pages: 306 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 182 x 258 x 20. Weight in Grams: 690. . 2014. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Intellectual Disability: Some Current Issues (Disability Studies)
• Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1633218554
• ISBN 13: 9781633218550
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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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.