Dictionary of Developmental Disabilities Terminology

by Pasquale J. Accardo, Barbara Y. Whitman

Plain-English definitions of 3,000 disorders, assessment tools, anatomical terms, professional organizations and other terms facilitate communication between families and specialists in the fields of pediatrics, psychology, genetics, neurology, speech-language pathology, physical and occupational therapy, family therapy, social work, education, and law. The dictionary is also useful for students preparing for a career in a disability-related field. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

348 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1996