Mental retardation : definition, classification, and systems of supports.

Contributor American Association on Mental Retardation.

Edition Statement:9th ed.

Imprint:Washington, D.C. : American Association on Mental Retardation, c1992.

Descriptionxi, 180 p. ; 26 cm.

Note:Rev. ed. of: Classification in mental retardation. c1983.

Note:Mental retardation defined and explained -- Theoretical basis of the definition -- Diagnosis and systems of supports -- Dimension I : intellectual functioning and adaptive skills -- Dimension II : psychological and emotional considerations -- Dimension III : health and physical considerations -- Dimension III : etiology considerations -- Dimension IV : environmental considerations -- Appropriate supports -- Educational applications -- Adult services applications -- Social policy and legal applications.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.

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