Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-109) and index.
Contents
Context and framework -- Overview of clinical judgment in mental retardation -- Relationship between critical thinking and clinical judgment -- Clinical judgment strategies -- Conducting a thorough social history : does Darin have mental retardation? -- Aligning data and its collection to the critical questions asked : the case of Matt -- Broad-based assessment strategies : is Carmen eligible for special education services? -- Intervention best practices : the case of Ray -- Individualized supports planning, implementation, and evaluation : the judge and Judy -- Cultural competence and linguistic diversity : does Ezra have mental retardation or developmental delay? -- Putting it all together -- Facilitating the clinical judgment process.