Intellectual disability : some current issues /

Intellectual disability is characterized 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 int...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Merrick, Joav, 1950- (Editor ), Greydanus, Donald E. (Editor ), Patel, Dilip R. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Publishers, [2014]
Colección:Disability studies (Nova Science Publishers)
Temas:
People with mental disabilities.
Developmental disabilities.
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities
Personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle.
Troubles du développement.
mentally handicapped.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Security.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Services & Welfare.
Developmental disabilities
People with mental disabilities
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Intellectual disability is characterized 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 mana.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781633218673
1633218678

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