Dictionary of Developmental Disabilities, 3rd Edition

The go-to disability reference with more than 4,000 disability terms with clear, accurate definitions. Comprehensive dictionary gives readers jargon-free definitions of disorders, diagnoses, interventions, programs, anatomical terms, medical equipment, behaviors, assistive technologies, and more ‐ all the terms they need to know to work effectively with children, adults, and other professionals. Softcover, 536 pages.

• 800 all-new entries reflecting the latest developments in the disability field
• streamlined, easy-to-use entries on assessment tools
• more on rapidly changing topic areas such as autism, genetics, technology, and speech-language pathology
• definitions of new medications and their uses
• a helpful guide to recent legislation and a chronological look at how key laws have evolved over the years
• terminology used in a broad range of fields, such as medicine, education, psychology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology
• illustrations, tables, and charts that clarify and supplement the definitions
• synonyms and cross-references that help readers navigate the book and expand their knowledge of the terms
• updates on professional organizations and associations