Developmental Challenges and Societal Issues for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

Developmental Challenges and Societal Issues for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
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Publisher : IGI Global
Total Pages : 434
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ISBN-10 : 9781799812241
ISBN-13 : 1799812243
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Book Synopsis Developmental Challenges and Societal Issues for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities by : Gopalan, Rejani Thudalikunnil

Download or read book Developmental Challenges and Societal Issues for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities written by Gopalan, Rejani Thudalikunnil and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-08-30 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intellectual disability is a generalized disorder appearing before adulthood characterized by significantly impaired cognitive functioning and deficits in two or more adaptive behaviors. With the current limitations in curative treatment for intellectual disabilities, the rehabilitation and management of affected individuals remains a major factor in the management and treatment of symptoms and for the improvement of daily life. Developmental Challenges and Societal Issues for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities is a comprehensive academic resource that examines treatment and rehabilitation options for those who have intellectual disabilities and examines educational, vocational, and psychosocial needs that can improve quality of life for these individuals. Featuring a range of topics such as comorbidities, epidemiology, and stigma, this book is ideal for psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, psychiatric nurses, clinicians, special ed teachers, social workers, hospital administrators, mental health specialists, managers, academicians, rehabilitation centers, researchers, and students.


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