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Cognitive and Intellectual Disabilities: Historical Perspectives, Current Practices, and Future Directions
Cognitive and Intellectual Disabilities Historical Perspectives Current Practices and Future Directions Author:Stephen Richards, Michael P. Brady, Ronald Taylor This textbook provides thorough coverage of the causes and characteristics of cognitive and intellectual disabilities (formerly known as mental retardation) as well as detailed discussion of the validated instructional approaches in the field today. Some features include: Historical Evolution of the Field: Chapter 1 discusses the history of th... more »e field, while recurring "Events That Made a Difference" features highlight major formative events in the field. Teaching Applications: Chapters 9 through 12 present the strongest coverage available in any introductory text on instructional issues and applications for teaching students with mental retardation. "Research that Made a Difference" features throughout the text provide students with valuable insight into research-based practices that have made an impact on the field of mental retardation. Unique Chapter 13, "Future Issues," presents interviews with leading experts in the field and with a young woman with mental retardation, exploring the legal, medical, educational, and persnal issues that people with mental retardation face.« less