1. Natural history and theories of offending in people with developmental disabilities / William R. Lindsay, Peter Sturmey and John L. Taylor2. Criminal behaviour and developmental disability : an epidemiological perspective / Anthony J. Holland3. Legal issues / George S. Baroff…
A potent combination of theory and practice, this new paperback edition addresses a variety of justice issues, such as whether prisoners with developmental disabilities are discriminated against, what form of sentencing should be applied to them, and appropriate assessment and t…
A team of international experts describe the causes and treatment of a variety of developmental and genetic disorders, focusing on course and outcome over time - issues with important implications for education, health and social services. The authors give clinicians succinct, u…
Changes within the interdisciplinary field of intellectual and developmental disabilities are evolving at a rapid pace. Clinicians, academics, administrators, and a variety of mental health providers alike need easy-to-access, reliable information that enables them to stay abrea…
Biographical note: Nathan A. Fox, University of Maryland, USA; Charles H. Zeanah, Tulane University, USA. Main description: Romania's Abandoned Children reveals the heartbreaking toll paid by children deprived of responsive care, stimulation, and human interaction. Compared wit…
Main Description:The implications of early experience for children's brain development, behavior, and psychological functioning have long absorbed caregivers, researchers, and clinicians. The 1989 fall of Romania's Ceausescu regime left approximately 170,000 children in 700 over…
Coulter considers the relationship of vaccination to autism, hyperactivity, allergies, autoimmune diseases, and learning disabilities. He carries his argument into the social realm, suggesting a connection between neurological damage and the present high level of criminality in …