Down Syndrome - Visions for the 21st Century

Informationen zum Autor William I. Cohen is the editor of Down Syndrome: Visions for the 21st Century , published by Wiley. Lynn Nadel is the Regents' Professor of psychology at the University of Arizona. Nadel specializes in memory, and has investigated the role of the hippocampus in memory formation. Myra E. Madnick is the editor of Down Syndrome: Visions for the 21st Century , published by Wiley. Klappentext Provides an up-to-date survey of the clinical, educational, developmental, psychosocial, and vocational issues relevant to people with Down syndrome.* Discusses implications of the Human Genome Project and sequencing of chromosome 21.* Incorporates newest developments concerning issues of sexuality, inclusion, self-advocacy, transition into adulthood, and legislation.* Covers recent updates to the "Health Care Guidelines for Individuals with Down Syndrome."* Includes debated, controversial topics of alternative and non-conventional therapies. Zusammenfassung Over 350,000 families in United States alone are affected by Down syndrome. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the issues of self determination, education, and advocacy, as well as the research developments. It addresses the needs of family members, caregivers, and professionals alike. Inhaltsverzeichnis Self-Determination. Self-Advocacy. Advocacy. Role of the Family. Health and Clinical Care. Research. Psycho-Social Issues. Education/Inclusion. Communication, Math and Language Skills. Turning the Vision into Reality.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Cohen, Wi Cohen, William I. Cohen, William I. (Child Development Unit Cohen, William I. Nadel Cohen, William I. Nadle Cohen, Madnick, Myra E. Madnick, Nadel, Lynn Nadel
• Con la collaborazione di: William I Cohen (Editore), William I. Cohen (Editore), Myra E Madnick (Editore), Myra E Madnick (Editore), Myra E. Madnick (Editore), Lyn Nadel (Editore), Lynn Nadel (Editore)
• Editore: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 15.08.2002
• EAN: 9780471418153
• ISBN: 978-0-471-41815-3
• Pagine: 496
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Salute; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina > Tematiche generali