Handbook of Developmental Disabilities

This authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge about developmental disabilities: neuroscientific and genetic foundations; the impact on health, learning, and behavior; and effective educational and clinical practices. Leading authorities analyze what works in intervening with diverse children and families, from infancy through the school years and the transition to adulthood.Chapters presentestablished and emerging approaches to promoting communication and language abilities, academic skills, positive social relationships, and vocational and independent living skills. Current practices in positive behavior support are discussed, as are strategies for supporting family adaptation and resilience.

Table of Contents:
I. Foundations 1. The Construct of Developmental Disabilities, Samuel L. Odom, Robert H. Horner, Martha E. Snell, and Jan Blacher 2. Public Policy and Developmental Disabilities: A 35-Year Retrospective and a 5-Year Prospective Based on the Core Concepts of Disability Policy, H. Rutherford Turnbull III, Matthew J. Stowe, Ann P. Turnbull, and Mary Suzanne Schrandt 3. Disability Research Methodology: Current Issues and Future Challenges, Zolina Stoneman 4. Race, Culture, and Developmental Disabilities, Janette K. Klingner, Wanda J. Blanchett, and Beth Harry II. Current Issues in Health, Neuroscience, and Genetics 5. General Health, Wendy M. Nehring and Cecily L. Betz 6. Advances in Genetics, Nicole R. Tartaglia, Robin L. Hansen, and Randi J. Hagerman 7. Neuroscience of Developmental Disabilities, Curt A. Sandman and Aaron S. Kemp III. Early Intervention 8. Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Developmental Disabilities, Carl J. Dunst 9. Trends and Issues in Interventions for Preschoolers with Developmental Disabilities, Judith J. Carta and Na Young Kong 10. Early Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Samuel L. Odom, Sally Rogers, Christopher J. McDougle, Kara Hume, and Gail McGee 11. Communication Intervention for Young Children with Disabilities: Naturalistic Approaches to Promoting Development, Ann P. Kaiser and J. Alacia Trent IV. School-Age Education and Intervention 12. Advances in Instruction, Martha E. Snell 13. Inclusive Education, Pam Hunt and John McDonnell 14. Academic Skills: Reading and Mathematics, Diane M. Browder, Katherine Trela, Susan L. Gibbs, Shawnee Wakeman, and Amber A. Harris 15. Social Interaction Interventions: Promoting Socially Supportive Environments and Teaching New Skills, Erik W. Carter and Carolyn Hughes 16. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Brenda Fossett and Pat Mirenda 17. Physical Activity and Youth with Developmental Disabilities, Georgia C. Frey V. Postschool and Adult Issues 18. Transition and Quality of Life, Linda M. Bambara, Barbara A. Wilson, and Molly McKenzie 19. Employment, David Mank 20. Living with Support in the Community: Factors Associated with Quality-of-Life Outcome, David Felce and Jonathan Perry 21. Independent Living, Roger J. Stancliffe and K. Charlie Lakin 22. Adult Social Relationships, Janis Chadsey VI. Behavior Supports 23. Positive Behavior Support and Developmental Disabilities: A Summary and Analysis of Research, Glen Dunlap and Edward G. Carr 24. Mental Health Supports in Developmental Disabilities, Dimitrios Paschos and Nick Bouras 25. Psychotherapeutic Medications and Positive Behavior Support, Travis Thompson, Tim Moore, and Frank Symons VII. Family Issues 26. Families in Context: Influences on Coping and Adaptation, Jan Blacher and Chris Hatton 27. Family Impact in Adulthood, Julie J. Lounds and Marsha Mailick Seltzer 28. Families as Partners in Educational Decision Making: Current Implementation and Future Directions, Ann P. Turnbull, Nina Zuna, H. Rutherford Turnbull III, Denise Poston, and Jean Ann Summers VIII. International Perspectives and Future Directions 29. International Perspectives, Eric Emerson, Glenn T. Fujiura, and Chris Hatton 30. Reflections on the Future of Research in Developmental Disabilities, Steven F. Warren