Manual of diagnosis and professional practice in mental retardation.

Abstract

Part I Foundations: Definition of Mental Retardation The Social Ecology of Mental Retardation Classification of Mental Retardation Psychometrics Intellectual Development, and the Structure of Adaptive Behaviour. Part II Assessment and Diagnosis: Mental Retardation and Assessment of Cognitive Processes Everyday Intelligence and Adaptive Behaviour - A Theoretical Framework Adaptive Development Survival Roles, and Quality of Life Psychopathology in Mental Retardation Major Technical Breakthroughs in the Diagnosis of Mental Retardation Behavioural Assessment Assessment of Quality of Life. Part III Prevention and Treatment: Prevention - Social and Educational Factors and Early Intervention Prevention - Biological Factors Cultural Considerations in Assessment, Diagnosis and Intervention Communicating Assessment Results in Mental Retardation Cognitive and Vocational Interventions for School-Age Children and Adolescents with Mental Retardation Assessment and Therapy for Families Coping with Mental Retardation Parent Training - Sexuality and Sexual Development the Mentally Retarded Offender Psychopharmacology Applied Behavioural Intervention Behaviour Therapies - A Multimodal Diagnostic and Intervention Model And Counselling and Psychotherapy. Part IV Service Delivery: Management and Organisational Issues in the Delivery of Psychological Services for People with Mental Retardation Interdisciplinary Collaboration in the Practice of Mental Retardation Wraparound Services And Professional Advocacy and Legal Issues.