Pediatric Intellectual Disabilities at School : Translating Research into Practice /: Translating Research into Practice. ([2018])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Steven R. Shaw, Anna M. Jankowska.
• Authors: Shaw, Steven R; Jankowska, Anna M
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; About the Authors; Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview; Case Study; People with Intellectual Disabilities; Common Characteristics; Evolving Science, Evolving Social Perspectives; Defining Developmental Intellectual Disabilities; Labelling/Euphemism Treadmill; Sociological Influences; Definitions in Current Use; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition; International Classification of Diseases, 11th Edition; American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Social Security Disability InsuranceConclusions; References; Chapter 2: Causes and Symptoms; Case Study; Introduction; Genetics; Autosomal Dominant; Autosomal Recessive; Others; X-Linked Inheritance; Mitochondrial Disorders; Metabolic Syndromes; Micro-Deletion Syndromes; Multifactorial and Polygenetic Causes; Environmental Causes; Advances in Practice; Advances in Technology, Screening, and Description of Behaviours; Behavioural Phenotypes; Genetic Testing; Genetic Screening and Testing; Finding a Cure or Cause; Translating Basic Science to Classroom and Therapy; Team Membership; Medical Clinical GeneticsGenetic Counselling; Psychology; Education; Research; Conclusions; References; Chapter 3: Medical Issues, Therapies, and Treatments; Case Study; Introduction; General Health; Syndrome-Specific Conditions; Specialized Healthcare; Common Medications for Treatment of Intellectual Disabilities; Nootropics; Stimulants; Antipsychotic Medications; Alpha-Adrenergic Agonists; Diet and Nutrition; General; Specialize Dietary Needs; Supplements; Proposed Dietary Therapies; Therapeutic Interventions; Occupational Therapy; Sensory Integration Therapy; Physical Therapy Speech and Language TherapyComplementary and Alternative Therapies; Chelation Therapy; Herbal Therapies; Homeopathy; Experiential Therapies; Power of Placebo; Future Therapies; Conclusions; Summary; References; Chapter 4: Impacts on Learning and Development; Case Study; Introduction; Preschool; Primary School; School Readiness; Reading Skills; School Adaptation; High School; Self-Concept and Self-Perception; Social Skills and Social Acceptance; Autonomy and Self-Determination; Transition from High School to Further Postsecondary Education or Vocational Setting; Postsecondary; Conclusions
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Copyright Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 618.92/8588; Intellectual disability; Children with mental disabilities; MEDICAL / Gynecology & Obstetrics; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030029920; 3030029921
• Related ISBNs: 9783030029906
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed December 21, 2018).
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