Intellectual disability :: some current issues /

Intellectual disability is characterized by deficits in cognitive and adaptive abilities that initially manifest before 18 years of age. The prevalence of intellectual disability is estimated to be between 1 and 3 out of every 100 individuals in the general population. Most individuals have mild int...

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Weitere Verfasser: Merrick, Joav, 1950- (HerausgeberIn), Greydanus, Donald E. (HerausgeberIn), Patel, Dilip R. (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York : Nova Publishers, [2014]
Schriftenreihe:Disability studies (Nova Science Publishers)
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Zusammenfassung:Intellectual disability is characterized by deficits in cognitive and adaptive abilities that initially manifest before 18 years of age. The prevalence of intellectual disability is estimated to be between 1 and 3 out of every 100 individuals in the general population. Most individuals have mild intellectual disability and the cause is generally not identified. A small percentage of individuals have severe deficits and will need lifetime supports. The diagnosis of intellectual disability requires formal psychometric testing to assess the intelligence quotient and adaptive functioning. The mana.
Beschreibung:1 online resource
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781633218673
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