Synopses & Reviews
This edition is a major revision of a popular early intervention classic. New chapters on neuromuscular disorders and skin manifestations of developmental disabilities have been added. Seventeen chapters have been completely rewritten and 22 chapters have been carefully updated. Arranged alphabetically for ease in finding major topics, this book summarizes health information on over 40 conditions often found in children with developmental disabilities. Chapters are consistently organized and include the description, cause, incidence, detection, course, accompanying health problems, medical management, and implications for early intervention.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-272) and index.