Dictionary of Developmental Disabilities Terminology Contributor(s): Accardo, Pasquale (Author), Whitman, Barbara (Author), Accardo, Jennifer (Author) |
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ISBN: 1598570706 ISBN-13: 9781598570700 Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $40.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Dictionaries & Terminology - Medical | Pediatrics - Medical | Psychiatry - Child & Adolescent |
Dewey: 618.928 |
LCCN: 2010043389 |
Physical Information: 1.08" H x 6.12" W x 8.95" (1.53 lbs) 536 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Physically Challenged |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: More than 4,000 disability terms, with the clearest, most accurate definitions--that's what professionals will get in this third edition of the bestselling dictionary, now fully updated and expanded just in time for its 15th anniversary. The go-to disability reference since its first edition was published in 1996, this comprehensive dictionary gives readers jargon-free definitions of disorders, diagnoses, interventions, programs, anatomical terms, medical equipment, behaviors, assistive technologies, and more--all the terms they'll need to know to work effectively with children, adults, and other professionals. A diverse team of experts carefully reviewed and revised every entry in this new edition, making each definition as clear, user friendly, and up to date as possible. Readers will get
The ultimate reference for anyone who cares for or works with individuals with developmental disabilities, this dictionary is also the perfect complement to any course on disability. Professionals from a wide range of disciplines will have the fast, reliable information they need to provide effective services to children and families. |