Developmental Disabilities from Childhood to Adulthood

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Edition: 1
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 0801894182

Developmental Disabilities from Childhood to Adulthood: What Works for Psychiatrists in Community and Institutional Settings

With appropriate planning, care, and support, persons who have developmental disabilities can live full and healthy lives.
Categories: Developmental disabilities, Social adjustment, Community psychiatry. Contributors: Roxanne C. Dryden-Edwards - Editor. Format: Hardcover
Developmental Disabilities from Childhood to Adulthood gives psychiatrists the tools and information they need to help their patients do just that. This practical guide addresses the special needs of developmentally disabled individuals throughout the life span, from childhood to midlife to old age. The contributors to the volume, all with extensive expertise in working with persons with developmental disabilities, cover such topics as education; community integration; psychopathology and behavior; ethical, legal, and social issues; and systems management and advocacy. They discuss in detail the specific needs of