Includes bibliographical references (pages [411]-418) and index.
Contents
What is mental retardation? / Chahira Kozma, Jeremy S. Stock -- Development and mental retardation / Gerard A. Gioia -- Getting the diagnosis / Maria P. Dudish -- The multidisciplinary evaluation process / Clyde L. Robinette -- Early intervention and special education / Helene Berk -- Daily living / Marya T. Pecukonis -- Family and community life / Judith Z. Krantz -- Legal rights and hurdles / James E. Kaplan, Ralph J. Moore -- When mental retardation isn't the only problem / D. Michael Rice -- Advocacy : fighting for your child--fighting for what is right! / Helen Reisner.