Dictionary of Developmental Disabilities
Terminology: Second Edition
Pasquale J. Accardo & Barbara Y. Whitman
The second edition is an invaluable tool for anyone who cares for or works
with individuals who have developmental disabilities. In this updated and
expanded edition, readers will find: Clear, concise, and jargon free
definitions of more than 3,500 disorders, theories, medications,
interventions, diagnoses, organizations, assessments, public laws, and
more.; More Terminology used in the field; Illustrations, tables, and charts
that clarify and supplement the definitions; and Synonyms and
cross-references that increase readers' knowledge of terms and make the book
easy to use. Written by a diverse group of professionals for a
multidisciplinary audience, this comprehensive reference helps parents,
students, and professionals deepen their understanding of developmental
disabilities, enhance their communication with each other, and find fast,
reliable answers to crucial questions.