Mental Retardation: Nature, Cause, and Management

By George S. Baroff, J. Gregory Olley, J Gregory Olley

Book Overview

Mental Retardation, now in the third edition, was hailed as a classic when it was first published in the 1970's. This edition provides up-to-date material on the major dimensions of mental retardation-its nature, its causes, both biological and psychological, and its management.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1583910018
• ISBN13: 9781583910016
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 510 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

A Must-Read for MR Professionals

Mental Retardation: Nature, Cause and Management is an easy-to-read review of the many issues and concerns related to mental retardation. Educators, mental health providers, residential program staff, health care providers, administrators, policy-makers, and students are offered a wealth of information related to avariety of topics, including: etiology, impact of MR on individual psychosocial functioning and personality, history and nature of support services for persons with MR, MR & sexuality, and dual diagnosis. Baroff summarizes the relevant research from a variety of disciplines ranging from the genetics and biology to linguistics, psychology, and education. He also provides detailed descriptions of common services, programs, and practical dilemmas encountered by persons with MR and the people who care for them. The 50-page bibliography is, in itself, an important resource.