The SAGE Handbook of Developmental Disorders
- Patricia Howlin - Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK
- Tony Charman - Institute of Psychiatry, UK
- Mohammad Ghaziuddin - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
Over the last four decades, breakthroughs in genetic knowledge, together with the emergence of disciplines devoted to the scientific study of developmental disorders, have resulted in much greater awareness of the many different behavioral and genetic phenotypes involved. It is now evident that not only do different disorders have different causes and different manifestations, but different neurological and biochemical bases, different responses to intervention, and different life courses.
Reflecting the enormous changes that have taken place in our knowledge and understanding of developmental disorders, this groundbreaking international volume brings this vast and complex field together for the first time. The editors have collected together the world's leading academic scholars and clinicians, to explore how current research across a range of different disciplines can inform academic knowledge and clinical practice and help to improve the lives of individuals and their families.
The SAGE Handbook of Developmental Disorders is a central reference in the field for all academics, researchers, clinicians and advanced students involved in the study of developmental disorders, including those in clinical psychology, child psychiatry, child mental health, child genetics and pediatrics, speech language pathology, and developmental disabilities and special education.
"Highly Recommended"
This is a comprehensive and much needed contribution to the field of education. An ever increasing number of learners identified with a broad range of developmental disorders are integrated into mainstream education. Whilst this suggests significant progress in the educational system of the UK, it also leaves many educators with huge gaps in knowledge and understanding. The text draws upon a wide range of disciplines and carefully considers the language and potential interventions that may support engagement in learning environments. Causation, behavioural observations and specific contexts are presented clearly. There is, as expected, a vast array of complex terminology; however, it is clear that efforts have been made to delineate the contextual vocabulary to make this text accessible to a wide audience. This is particularly helpful when authors have provided categorical characteristics of the particular disorder in terms of language, cognition, psychological characteristics and others. Each chapter includes a clear conclusion that can support readers to reflect on what is understood versus what requires further reading and learning.
good coverage of required areas for module
I recommended this book to students on our MA programme in Special Educational Needs and BA (Hons) Childhood Studies degree. It is a very accessible, well informed handbook which provides sufficient detail and also links to further reading. I find myself dipping into it often as it is very well organised and clear.
"The Sage Handbook of Developmental Disorders" both broadens and elaborates on the knowledge that professionals working with persons with developmental and intellectual disorders require.
Each chapter covers the much needed insight and guidance into ongoing improvements in theory and practice as well as prevention and intervention.
