A Comprehensive Guide to Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Second Edition

Michael L. Wehmeyer, Ph.D., FAAIDD, Ivan Brown, Maire Percy, W. L. Fung

The trusted core disability textbook gets a comprehensive update in this second edition, now with new co-editors and contributors and updates on critical topics such as AAC, autism, genetics, family issues, and more.

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The trusted core disability textbook gets a comprehensive update in this second edition, now thoroughly revised to include all the critical topics today's professionals need to know about as they work with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Brought to you by a new team of world-renowned experts and contributors, this volume fully prepares future educators, social workers, researchers, and clinicians to provide the best services and supports to children and adults across the life span. Tomorrow's professionals will discover what to do and how to do it as they prepare for their important work, and they'll refer to this user-friendly compendium year after year for information, insights, and answers. A cornerstone text for any course focused on intellectual and developmental disabilities—and an essential reference for every in-service professional's library.

THE IDEAL CORE TEXT FOR INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COURSES:

• Broad and deep, with thorough, up-to-date information on intervention, education, family roles, health issues, specific disabilities, and much more
• Life span–focused, with topics ranging from genetics and development to issues related to aging
• Multidisciplinary, blending research and personal experiences of more than 70 esteemed authors from diverse fields
• Immediately applicable, presenting both the facts and practical, real-world advice on meeting the individual needs of people with disabilities
• Student friendly, with learning objectives, instructive case stories, stimulating questions for reflection, and key Internet resources

WHAT’S NEW: New co-editors and contributors * New and extensively updated chapters on critical topics, including AAC and technology, autism spectrum disorder, advocacy and self-advocacy, communication challenges, family issues, human development and genetics, legal and ethical considerations, and psychopharmacology

SELECTED TOPICS COVERED: assessment and diagnosis * behavior and mental health * brain plasticity * cerebral palsy * decision making and consent * Down syndrome * early development and intervention * education * employment * epilepsy * fetal alcohol spectrum disorder * fragile X syndrome * gender issues in developmental disabilities * international human rights * nutritional considerations * parenting * physical health * service systems and approaches * transition from school to adult life

Reviews

James Patton, Department of Special Education, The University of Texas at Austin - September 26, 2016

“The book discusses not only fundamental information about intellectual and other developmental disabilities but also critical topics that are often shrouded in misunderstanding such as cultural/linguistic differences, mental health, and sexuality issues.”

Anthony Antosh, Rhode Island College - September 23, 2016

“A very comprehensive text and a thorough examination of the multiple factors that explain and influence the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The text summarizes the history, the science, and the systems that have been part of the developmental disability movement. It explains the changing paradigms that have evolved from thinking about disability as a stereotype into our current understanding of person-centeredness, individual lifestyles and self-advocacy. This text will benefit both researchers and practitioners and will increase their efficacy to design and implement supports that assist individuals to lead lives of their choosing.”

Margaret Nygren, Executive Director and CEO of American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) - September 22, 2016

“In a rapidly changing field, this exceptional work identifies relevant historical and cutting-edge information regarding intellectual and developmental disabilities, and makes the material accessible to a broad audience. Readers will appreciate the presentation of core and practical information along with the exploration of the many contexts that influence the lives of people with disabilities.”

Trevor Parmenter, Professor Emeritus, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Past President (1996-2000) of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - September 21, 2016

“This outstanding book, which provides one of the most contemporary and authoritative life-span perspectives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will be an invaluable resource for the full range of people, including families, who support this population. Despite the rigorous evidence-based approach by highly respected contributors, this book provides a very readable exposition of the most critical issues affecting this small but significant population in our community. The editors are to be congratulated for their expertise in distilling a range of compelling issues which will inform all who aspire to improve the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities world-wide.”

Susan Palmer, Research Professor, University of Kansas - September 19, 2016

“This second edition text has revised, updated, and new chapters that provide a comprehensive understanding of the issues, realities, current research, and best practices that affect the lives of people with special needs. Some authors are the same, others have been added to keep this volume as current as possible and provide a multidisciplinary perspective, within rapidly changing research and practice.”

Erik Carter, Department of Special Education, Vanderbilt University - September 19, 2016

“This compelling resource is striking in both its breadth and depth, bringing together for readers the very best of what we know in our field. The authors weave history, research, policy, practice, and values into a thoughtful and comprehensive text.”

Volume Editors: Michael L. Wehmeyer Ph.D., Ivan Brown, Maire Percy, W. L. Alan Fung, Karrie A. Shogren Ph.D.