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Children with Disabilities, Seventh Edition

Name: Children with Disabilities, Seventh Edition
Author: Mark L. Batshaw
ISBN: 9781598571943

by Mark L., Ed. Batshaw Ed., Nancy J. Roizen (Editor), Gaetano R. Lotrecchiano (Editor)

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Overview

Comprehensive, authoritative information from the most respected experts: For 30 years, that's what Children with Disabilities has given the thousands of students, faculty, and professionals who rely on it. Now this trusted text is in a seventh edition, thoroughly updated with the very latest research, new instructor materials, and the critical issues professionals need to know as they prepare to work with children and families.

Incorporating 5 years of significant research and progress in multiple disciplines, this highly anticipated new edition is the textbook of choice for courses on disability. The internationally respected editors bring together a who's who of contributors—a mix of seasoned experts and fresh voices—for a definitive compendium of information about developmental, clinical, family, education, and intervention issues.

WHAT'S NEW

All-new chapters on diagnosis, neuropsychological assessment, "new" disabilities faced by survivors of previously fatal disorders, and complementary and alternative medicine
New multimedia instructor materials online, including high-quality downloadable medical illustrations (see box)
30+ new contributors from diverse fields
Expanded chapters on autism and ADHD
New developments in neuroscience, genetics, and imaging
Greater focus on interdisciplinary collaboration
Considerations from drafts of the DSM-5
Thoroughly updated content in every chapter
PowerPoint slides for each chapter, easy to customize for courses

Children with Disabilities retains and strengthens the student-friendly features of previous editions: concise and accessible chapters, a helpful glossary, chapter overviews, case studies that bring key concepts to life, extensive cross-referencing to make information easy to find, and resource lists for every topic. And with the complete package of new multimedia instructor materials (see box), instructors will use this textbook effectively in their courses and prepare students for years of successful practice.

An unparalleled text from the leading voices in the disability field, Children with Disabilities is the cornerstone resource future professionals will keep year after year to support their important work with children and families.

Multimedia instructor materials

With the new package of comprehensive online materials developed to complement and enhance your teaching, you'll get

High-quality downloadable medical illustrations—widely requested by users of previous editions
Customizable PowerPoint slides to help you lecture effectively on each chapter
Extended case studies
Sample syllabi from real instructors
Class activities that extend and reinforce what your students learn

The book contains black-and-white illustrations.

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Editorials

Arnold J. Capute

This is the fourth edition of a popular reference in the field of developmental disabilities. Since publication of the third edition in 1994, the length has doubled, the original subtitle, A Medical Primer, has been dropped, and it has become an edited text with almost 50 contributors. The purpose is to provide the wide range of individuals who care for children with developmental disabilities with the necessary background to understand the etiologies, manifestations, treatments, and outcomes of a wide variety of conditions. This goal is admirable, and the book is likely to more than adequately address the needs of the majority of readers. The authors are respected professionals who have targeted a large and diverse audience that includes educators, advocates, allied health professionals, and physicians, as well as friends and family members of children with disabilities. They have created an accurate, well-balanced reference appropriate for professionals and others who care for children with developmental disabilities. Each chapter includes well-defined objectives and attractive, useful black-and-white illustrations. The text is traditionally referenced, with pertinent classic and current literature cited. The appendices include a thorough glossary, which will be especially helpful for non-physician readers, an excellent mini-review of over 150 inherited conditions associated with developmental disabilities, a list of commonly used medications complete with common side effects, and a noteworthy directory of national resources for children with disabilities and their families. Although it remains a primer, this text is a valuable resource that belongs on thebookshelf of all professionals who are involved with children with developmental disabilities. The chapters are amazingly lucid and coherent as they summarize the various developmental disorders and review the medical biology necessary to begin to understand the causes, manifestations, treatments, and outcomes of these conditions.

Booknews

A reference for professionals, students, and families, covering aspects including genetics, heredity, pre- and postnatal development, specific disabilities, family roles, and intervention. Includes chapter goals and summaries, key terms, case studies, and a glossary. This fourth edition features new chapters on substance abuse, AIDS, Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, behavior management, transition to adulthood, and health care in the 21st century, plus a new appendix on properties and uses of medications. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

The revised edition of Children with handicaps (1986) presents thorough, authoritative chapters on the basics of chromosomes, heredity, prenatal diagnosis and fetal therapy, growth before birth, and the first weeks of life, and continues with in-depth, yet accessible coverage of all types of disabilities and their management. Useful to a wide audience of professionals and parents, and impressive in its scope and conciseness. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

From The Critics

Written for developmental pediatricians, this introductory text brings a multi-disciplinary focus to the study of developmental, clinical, educational, family, and intervention issues. It explores the beginning of life from conception through childhood, identifying factors in each stage that can cause disability. Case studies illustrate key concepts. Appendices provide information on medications, resources, syndromes, and inborn errors of metabolism; a glossary defines key terms. Contributors include doctors with various specialties and experts in related fields. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

From The Critics

Reviewer: Arnold J. Capute, MD, MPH(Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine)
Description: This is the fourth edition of a popular reference in the field of developmental disabilities. Since publication of the third edition in 1994, the length has doubled, the original subtitle, A Medical Primer, has been dropped, and it has become an edited text with almost 50 contributors.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide the wide range of individuals who care for children with developmental disabilities with the necessary background to understand the etiologies, manifestations, treatments, and outcomes of a wide variety of conditions. This goal is admirable, and the book is likely to more than adequately address the needs of the majority of readers.
Audience: The authors are respected professionals who have targeted a large and diverse audience that includes educators, advocates, allied health professionals, and physicians, as well as friends and family members of children with disabilities. They have created an accurate, well-balanced reference appropriate for professionals and others who care for children with developmental disabilities.
Features: Each chapter includes well-defined objectives and attractive, useful black-and-white illustrations. The text is traditionally referenced, with pertinent classic and current literature cited. The appendices include a thorough glossary, which will be especially helpful for non-physician readers, an excellent mini-review of over 150 inherited conditions associated with developmental disabilities, a list of commonly used medications complete with common side effects, and a noteworthy directory of national resources for children with disabilities and their families.
Assessment: Although it remains a primer, this text is a valuable resource that belongs on the bookshelf of all professionals who are involved with children with developmental disabilities. The chapters are amazingly lucid and coherent as they summarize the various developmental disorders and review the medical biology necessary to begin to understand the causes, manifestations, treatments, and outcomes of these conditions.

3 Stars from Doody