Understanding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by Grace Iarocci Hardc

Description: Understanding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by Grace Iarocci, Dermot M. Bowler, Jacob A.A. Burack Wide ranging text offering a developmental approach and contextual understanding of intellectual disabilities, with chapters dedicated to specific conditions such as autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and foetal alcohol spectrum conditions. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Written by psychologists engaged in research, teaching, and practice, Understanding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities encourages a nuanced, contextually informed understanding of the development of individuals with developmental disabilities. This accessible book contextualises developmental disability across the lifespan and within social systems. It will help you understand the complex interaction between genetics, environments, and experiences, in relation to specific conditions such as ADHD, autism, foetal alcohol spectrum conditions, and Down syndrome. It also introduces you to the wide range of real-world applications of developmental disabilities research and to some of the current ethical issues around genetic screening and behavioural intervention.Key learning features include: Learning objectives Focus boxes that deliver additional helpful context Chapter summaries Reflective exercises and questions, to test what youve learned Recommended videosThis book is ideal for students studying atypical development, developmental neuropsychology, and related subjects.Grace Iarocci is Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Lab at Simon Fraser UniversityJacob A. Burack is Professor of School/Applied Child Psychology and Human Development at McGill University, Director of the McGill Youth Study Team, and Scientific Director of the Summit Center for Education, Research, and TrainingDermot M. Bowler is Professor of Psychology and a founder member of the Autism Research Group at City, University of London Author Biography Grace Iarocci is Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Autism and Developmental Disorders Research Lab at Simon Fraser University. She is also a practicing psychologist in British Columbia, Canada. Jacob A. (Jake) Burack is Professor of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He is the director of the McGill Youth Study Team and the scientific director of the Summit Centre for Education, Research, and Training.Dermot M. Bowler is a Professor of Psychology, a founder member of the Autism Research Group and Co-Chair of the Psychology Ethics Committee, at City, University of London, England. Table of Contents Part I: FoundationsChapter 1: Introduction: The Basics of a Developmental ApproachChapter 2: Gene-Environment Interactions and Intellectual DisabilityChapter 3: Screening, Assessment and Diagnosis Of Intellectual And Developmental DisabilitiesPart II: Intellectual DisabilitiesChapter 4: Down SyndromeChapter 5: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum DisordersChapter 6: Neurogenetic Syndromes and Rare Disorders Associated with Intellectual DisabilityPart III: Developmental DisabilitiesChapter 7: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Psychological Theories and ExplanationsChapter 8: Autism Spectrum Disorder (or Difference): Features, Identification and ScreeningChapter 9: Language and CommunicationChapter 10: Specific Learning DisorderChapter 11: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderPart IV: Developmental Disability in ContextChapter 12: Intellectual Disability in the Family ContextChapter 13: Broadening Perspectives on Developmental Disability Details ISBN1446287610 Author Jacob A.A. Burack Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781446287613 Format Hardcover Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Alternative 9781446296462 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Publisher Sage Publications Ltd Imprint Sage Publications Ltd Pages 336 ISBN-10 1446287610 Publication Date 2024-04-26 UK Release Date 2024-04-26 AU Release Date 2024-04-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159807360;

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