Grace Iarocci & Jacob A. Burack 
Understanding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities [PDF ebook] 

Written by psychologists engaged in research, teaching, and practice, Understanding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities encourages a nuanced, contextually informed understanding of the development of individuals with developmental disabilities. This accessible book contextualises developmental disability across the lifespan and within social systems. It will help you understand the complex interaction between genetics, environments, and experiences, in relation to specific conditions such as ADHD, autism, foetal alcohol spectrum conditions, and Down syndrome. It also introduces you to the wide range of real-world applications of developmental disabilities research and to some of the current ethical issues around genetic screening and behavioural intervention.



Key learning features include:

• Learning objectives

• Focus boxes that deliver additional helpful context

• Chapter summaries

• Reflective exercises and questions, to test what you’ve learned

• Recommended videos

This book is ideal for students studying atypical development, developmental neuropsychology, and related subjects.




Grace Iarocci is Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Lab at Simon Fraser University




Jacob A. Burack is Professor of School/Applied Child Psychology and Human Development at Mc Gill University, Director of the Mc Gill Youth Study Team, and Scientific Director of the Summit Center for Education, Research, and Training




Dermot M. Bowler is Professor of Psychology and a founder member of the Autism Research Group at City, University of London

表中的内容

Part I: Foundations

Chapter 1: Introduction: The Basics of a Developmental Approach

Chapter 2: Gene-Environment Interactions and Intellectual Disability

Chapter 3: Screening, Assessment and Diagnosis Of Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities

Part II: Intellectual Disabilities

Chapter 4: Down Syndrome

Chapter 5: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Chapter 6: Neurogenetic Syndromes and Rare Disorders Associated with Intellectual Disability

Part III: Developmental Disabilities

Chapter 7: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Psychological Theories and Explanations

Chapter 8: Autism Spectrum Disorder (or Difference): Features, Identification and Screening

Chapter 9: Language and Communication

Chapter 10: Specific Learning Disorder

Chapter 11: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Part IV: Developmental Disability in Context

Chapter 12: Intellectual Disability in the Family Context

Chapter 13: Broadening Perspectives on Developmental Disability

关于作者

Dermot M. Bowler is a Professor of Psychology, a founder member of the Autism Research Group and Co-Chair of the Psychology Ethics Committee, at City, University of London, England.