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International Directory of Mental Retardation Resources
Directory of organizations and services in 71 countries. Arranged in sections under international organizations and individual country reports. Entries in the 2nd section describe the total mental retardation picture, including general description, government agencies, organizations, research, publications, and program areas. Includes page on suggestions for travellers. No index.
Dictionary of Mental Handicap
Over recent years the policy of isolating and institutionalizing mentally handicapped people has gradually been dismantled and a major shift to community care has taken place. But integration within the general community and access to special services has greatly increased the number of people with a need to know about mental handicap. Each profession or discipline has its own terminology; nowadays one must be conversant with all of them. In this comprehensive dictionary Mary Lindsey has brought together terms and concepts from a wide variety of fields. Approximately 2,400 entries are included, ranging in length from concise explanations to encyclopaedic essays, but always expressed in clear...
Education, Equality and Human Rights
With a new Preface by leading educationist Peter McLaren, the updated second edition of this comprehensive book provides an important educational perspective on world-wide equality issues for student teachers and teachers at all stages. Each of the five equality issues of gender, race, sexuality, disability and social class are covered as areas in their own right, and in relation to education. Written by experts in each particular field, the chapters trace the history of the various issues up to the present and enable readers to assess their continuing relevance in the future.
Which School? for Special Needs 2009/2010
This guide offers parents a comprehensive directory of independent and non-maintained schools in Britain which provide for children with sensory or physical impairment, learning difficulties, and emotional or behavioural problems.
International Review of Research in Mental Retardation
International Review of Research in Mental Retardation is an ongoing scholarly look at research into the causes, effects, classification systems, syndromes, etc. of mental retardation. Contributors come from wide-ranging perspectives, including genetics, psychology, education, and other health and behavioral sciences.
Current Catalog
First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.
Good Practice in Counselling People who Have Been Abused
By addressing the issues of physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse and neglect experienced in childhood or adulthood, this book aims to provide the reader with a theoretical understanding of people who have been abused, and a range of practical approaches to counselling them.
Social Devaluation and Special Education
`Presents interesting and complex arguments about the two education services which run in parallel - mainstream and special.' -ACE Bulletin `a detailed account of the history of special education, present legislation and the rise of the educational psychologist…helpful advice on the politics of statementing, how parents can secure the placement they want, and how to make the best use of current legislation. The helpful glossary of terms and the splendid appendix of useful organisations, independent voluntary and self-help, add much to the value of this thought-provoking book.' - ISIS `This book is essential reading not just for anyone interested in creating inclusive education, but for und...
Mental Health and Growing Up
The third edition will contain factsheets on 36 mental health issues. Rewritten and now illustrated, to be more accessible to the general public, they are particularly useful for adults who look after children, especially parents and teachers. They are also helpful for young people who are concerned about themselves or a friend. Factsheets can be copied free of charge so long as the Royal College of Psychiatrists is credited and no profit is gained from their use.
