Preface
Part One Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities
Chapter 1 Historical Concepts and Perspectives
Chapter 2 Definition and Classification of Intellectual Disabilities
Chapter 3 Assessment for Identification
Part Two Causes of Intellectual Disabilities
Chapter 4 Genetic and Chromosomal Factors
Chapter 5 Environmental and Psychosocial Causes
Part Three Characteristics of Intellectual Disabilities
Chapter 6 Cognitive and Learning Characteristics
Chapter 7 Educational, Psychological, and Behavioral Characteristics
Chapter 8 Societal, Family, and Multicultural Characteristics
Part Four Instructional Considerations
Chapter 9 Instructional Assessment
Chapter 10 Instructional Content
Chapter 11 Instructional Procedures
Chapter 12 Instructional Settings
Part Five The Future of Intellectual Disabilities
Chapter 13 Future Directions
References
Index