Mental Retardation Sourcebook (Health Reference Series)
Contributors: Joyce Brennfleck Shannon (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Omnigraphics
Published: May 1, 2000
Place of publication: Detroit, Mich.
Language: eng
Format: Library binding
Number of pages: 600
ISBN-13: 9780780803770
Subjects: Popular medicine; Mental retardation; Gastroenterology; Psychology; Reference; Popular works; General; Mental Illness; Consumer education; Children with mental disabilit; Children with mental disabilities
Table of contents: title: Mental retardation defined -- Is this normal? Human growth and development -- Diagnosing and identifying mental retardation -- Down syndrome. Parent and professional information --  Myths and truths about Down syndrome -- Clinical information about Down syndrome. The heart and Down syndrome -- Endocrine conditions in Down syndrome -- The neurology of Down syndrome -- Sexuality in Down syndrome-- Vitamin therapies, Piracetam, and cosmetic surgery -- Inclusive education for children with Down syndrome -- Fetal alcohol syndrome : drinking can hurt your baby -- Strategies for parents and caregivers of children with fetal alcohol syndrome -- Fragile X syndrome : X-linked inheritance -- Diagnosing and treating Fragile X syndrome -- Genetic conditions. Genetic causes of mental retardation -- Angelman syndrome -- Phenylketonuria (PKU) -- Prader-Willi syndrome -- Tuberous sclerosis-- Williams syndrome -- Developmental disorders. Pervasive developmental disorders -- Autism -- Cephalic disorders -- Cerebral palsy -- Rett syndrome -- Spina bifida -- Environment and injury. Brain trauma -- Shaken baby syndrome -- Diet, toxins, disease, and drugs -- Poverty and cultural deprivation -- Genetics and testing -- Prenatal care -- Newborn screening -- Immunizations -- Dangers of lead still linger -- Safety counts : bike helmets and child car safety -- Parenting a child with special needs -- Supporting the family -- Siblings -- Friendships between people with and without mental retardation -- Respite care -- Decision making. Person and family centered planning -- Self-advocacy -- Leisure and therapy -- Managing grief -- Education of students with mental retardation -- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act -- Early interventions --Your rights in the special education process -- Assistive technology -- Transition from school to work and community life -- Physical fitness and aging -- Sexual abuse -- Alzheimer's disease -- Human Immunodefieciency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) -- Managed care and long-term services -- Employment -- Housing -- Social Security Income (SSI) disability benefits -- Future planning : making financial arrangements with a trust -- Guardianship -- Genetic discrimination -- Justice and fair treatment in the criminal justice system -- Glossary -- Books, videos, and newsletters -- Directory of organizations.