Publisher's Synopsis
More than 4,000 disability terms, with the clearest, most accurate definitions-that's what professionals will get in this third edition of the bestselling dictionary, now fully updated and expanded just in time for its 15th anniversary.
The go-to disability reference since its first edition was published in 1996, this comprehensive dictionary gives readers jargon-free definitions of disorders, diagnoses, interventions, programs, anatomical terms, medical equipment, behaviors, assistive technologies, and more-all the terms they'll need to know to work effectively with children, adults, and other professionals. A diverse team of experts carefully reviewed and revised every entry in this new edition, making each definition as clear, user friendly, and up to date as possible. Readers will get
- 800 all-new entries reflecting the latest developments in the disability field
- streamlined, easy-to-use entries on assessment tools
- more on rapidly changing topic areas such as autism, genetics, technology, and speech-language pathology
- definitions of new medications and their uses
- a helpful guide to recent legislation and a chronological look at how key laws have evolved over the years
- terminology used in a broad range of fields, such as medicine, education, psychology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology
- illustrations, tables, and charts that clarify and supplement the definitions
- synonyms and cross-references that help readers navigate the book and expand their knowledge of the terms
- updates on professional organizations and associations
