Understanding Intellectual Disabilities: Historical Perspectives, Current Practices, and Future Directions...

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Stephen B. Richards (University of Dayton, USA) Michael P. Brady (Florida Atlantic University, USA)

Understanding Intellectual Disabilities

Historical Perspectives, Current Practices, and Future Directions

Stephen B. Richards (University of Dayton, USA), Michael P. Brady (Florida Atlantic University, USA), Ronald L. Taylor (Florida Atlantic University, USA)

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Routledge
29 July 2024

The third edition provides thorough coverage of the causes and characteristics of intellectual disabilities as well as detailed discussions of the validated instructional approaches in the field today. A revised ""Future Directions"" chapter explores the most recent philosophical, social, legal, medical, educational, and personal issues that professionals and people with intellectual disabilities face. All chapters have been updated with recent developments in research and the newest terminology being used in the field. This comprehensive and current introductory textbook is ideally suited for introductory or methods courses related to intellectual disabilities.

By: Stephen B. Richards (University of Dayton USA), Michael P. Brady (Florida Atlantic University, USA), Ronald L. Taylor (Florida Atlantic University, USA)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 843g
ISBN: 9781032385570
ISBN 10: 103238557X
Pages: 422
Publication Date: 29 July 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Part One Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities Chapter 1 Historical Concepts and Perspectives Chapter 2 Definition and Classification of Intellectual Disabilities Chapter 3 Assessment for Identification Part Two Causes of Intellectual Disabilities Chapter 4 Genetic and Chromosomal Factors Chapter 5 Environmental and Psychosocial Causes Part Three Characteristics of Intellectual Disabilities Chapter 6 Cognitive and Learning Characteristics Chapter 7 Educational, Psychological, and Behavioral Characteristics Chapter 8 Societal, Family, and Multicultural Characteristics Part Four Instructional Considerations Chapter 9 Instructional Assessment Chapter 10 Instructional Content Chapter 11 Instructional Procedures Chapter 12 Instructional Settings Part Five The Future of Intellectual Disabilities Chapter 13 Future Directions References Index

Stephen B. Richards, Ed.D. is Professor in the Department of Education at West Liberty University in West Liberty, W.V. Michael P. Brady, Ph.D. was Professor and Chair of the Department of Exceptional Student Education at Florida Atlantic University, U.S.A. Ronald L. Taylor was Professor of Exceptional Student Education at Florida Atlantic University, U.S.A.