International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities, Volume 43
1st Edition
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Table of Contents
Serial Editor
Contributors
Preface
Chapter One. Health Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: An Integrated DD Health Home Model
1 Introduction
2 The Health Care Landscape
3 The DD Health Home Model
4 Outcomes and Evidence for Efficacy of the Model
5 Conclusions and Lessons Learned
References
Chapter Two. Early Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Progress, Challenges, and Remaining Questions for Families and Professionals
1 Introduction
2 The Challenging Historical Context of ASD
3 Barriers to Early Identification and Diagnosis
4 Diagnostic Process
5 Aftermath: Parent Processing of ASD Diagnosis
6 Final Thoughts
7 Summary
References
Chapter Three. Processing of Non-Speech Auditory Stimuli in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Impact of Stimulus Characteristics
1 Introduction
2 Studies Examining Responses to Pitch (Frequency)
3 Studies Examining Responses to Loudness (Intensity)
4 Studies Examining Responses to Stimulus Timing
5 Studies Examining Responses to Spatial Location
6 Studies Examining Responses to Filtering Demands
7 Conclusions
References
Chapter Four. Issues in Estimating Developmental Level and Cognitive Function in Rett Syndrome
1 Introduction
2 Methods
3 Results
4 Discussion
Acknowledgement
References
Appendix A
Chapter Five. Examining Family Involvement in Regular and Special Education: Lessons to be Learned for Both Sides
1 Introduction
2 Regular Education
3 Special Education
4 Discussion
5 Directions for Future Research in Special Education and Regular Education
References
Chapter Six. Transitions to Adulthood: De- and Re-construction
1 Introduction
2 Background and Longitudinal Methodology
3 Transition Dimensions
4 Rewards and Other Positive Outcomes
5 Longitudinal Perspectives on Transition
6 Predicting Parent Well-being during Transition
7 Discussion, Reconstruction, and Recommendations
References
Index
Contents of Previous Volumes
Description
International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities is an ongoing scholarly look at research into the causes, effects, classification systems, syndromes, etc. of developmental disabilities. Contributors come from wide-ranging perspectives, including genetics, psychology, education, and other health and behavioral sciences.
Volume 43 of the series offers chapters on a variety of themes.
Key Features
- Provides the most recent scholarly research in the study of developmental disabilities
- A vast range of perspectives is offered, and many topics are covered
- An excellent resource for academic researchers
Readership
Academic researchers in developmental and cognitive psychology, as well as neuropsychology
Details
- No. of pages:
- 288
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Academic Press 2012
- Published:
- 2nd November 2012
- Imprint:
- Academic Press
- Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780123982612
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780123982896
Ratings and Reviews
About the Series Volume Editor
Robert Hodapp
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Affiliations and Expertise
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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