Genetics and Mental Retardation Syndromes: A New Look at Behavior and Interventions

By Elisabeth M. Dykens and Robert M. Hodapp

Book Overview

New genetic causes of mental retardation are being discovered at rapid rates every day more people are diagnosed with specific syndromes. This comprehensive and timely guide identifies characteristics of people who have these syndromes to help you understand their behaviors and their needs, so you'll be able to provide better interventions and create wider community inclusion.You'll get easy-to-read, detailed discussions of four major syndromes Down, Williams, fragile X, and Prader-Willi on genetic causes and implications, prevalence, basic physical characteristics, cognitive profiles, speech and language, medical complications, and behaviors. Research-based intervention strategies are explained to help you with education, personal relationships, employment, and residential issues. Five other, less researched syndromes velocardiofacial, Rubinstein-Taybi, Angelman, Smith-Magenis, and 5p- (cri du chat) are also featured, giving you in-depth information you won't find elsewhere."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557664714
• ISBN13: 9781557664716
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"