William I. Cohen, Lynn Nadel, Myra E. Madnick

Down Syndrome

Visions for the 21st Century
Herausgegeben:Cohen, William I.; Nadel, Lynn; Madnick, Myra E.

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Provides an up-to-date survey of the clinical, educational, developmental, psychosocial, and vocational issues relevant to people with Down syndrome.

- Discusses implications of the Human Genome Project and sequencing of chromosome 21.

- Incorporates newest developments concerning issues of sexuality, inclusion, self-advocacy, transition into adulthood, and legislation.

- Covers recent updates to the "Health Care Guidelines for Individuals with Down Syndrome."

- Includes debated, controversial topics of alternative and non-conventional therapies.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 496
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Juni 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 26mm
• Gewicht: 690g
• ISBN-13: 9780471418153
• ISBN-10: 0471418153
• Artikelnr.: 10536236

Autorenporträt

William I. Cohen is the editor of Down Syndrome: Visions for the 21st Century, published by Wiley. Lynn Nadel is the Regents' Professor of psychology at the University of Arizona. Nadel specializes in memory, and has investigated the role of the hippocampus in memory formation. Myra E. Madnick is the editor of Down Syndrome: Visions for the 21st Century, published by Wiley.

Inhaltsangabe

Self
Determination. Self
Advocacy. Advocacy. Role of the Family. Health and Clinical Care. Research. Psycho
Social Issues. Education/Inclusion. Communication, Math and Language Skills. Turning the Vision into Reality.

Rezensionen

"This volume is a comprehensive collection of articles representing a wide range of disciplines...it will be a valuable addition to the bookshelves of families, medical staff, educators, and researchers." ( American Journal of Medical Genetics , August 15, 2004)
"This book will be of great interest to anyone wanting to have the latest information about this genetic disorder..." (www.family2000.org.uk, 9 September 2002)

"...puts foward some of the visions and thoughts in an optimistic way and is therefore recommended..." (Int Jnl of Adolescent Medical Health)

"...puts forward some of the visions and thoughts in an optimistic way and is therefore recommended..." (Int Jnl of Adolescent Medical Health, Vol.15, No.1, 2003)

"I...consider a copy of this book a must for every institutional and personal library." (Journal of the National Medical Association, March 2003)

"...exceedingly valuable for a wide spectrum of individuals: parents, professionals, caregivers, and researchers..." ( American Journal of Human Genetics , Vol. 72, 2003)

"...exceedingly valuable for a wide spectrum of individuals: parents, professionals, caregivers, and researchers..." ( American Journal of Human Genetics , Vol. 72, 2003)

"...a terrific compendium of the wide array of topics...whatever the challenges that lie ahead...we are much better prepared by the information and vision provided by this excellent book." ( Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine , May 2003)

"...a useful reference tool for families and service providers." ( Human Genetics , No.113, 2003)