Medical Care for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Second Edition

This completely revised and updated second edition of a definitive medical volume -- trusted for more than fifteen years by students and professionals alike -- is the only resource with in-depth information on clinical care for individuals with developmental disabilities across the lifespa n. With a strong focus on clinical application, top experts from diverse specialties and management perspectives give readers the most up-to-date information on a broad range of specific disabilities and key care delivery issues. Clinicians will increase their knowledge of adult care in the community women's health geriatrics central nervous system complications provision of primary and specialty medical care systems of medical care delivery, including schools, community nursing, and clinical centers clinical care for a range of conditions, including Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Rett syndrome, fragile X syndrome, inborn errors of metabolism, and autism specific areas of care, such as orthopedics, dermatology, neurology, eye and vision care, and cardiology primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention developmental therapies, including physical therapy and occupational therapy assistive technology end-of-life care and many more Double the length of its first edition (the highly respected Developmental Disabilities: Delivery of Medical Care for Children and Adults ) this resource provides clinicians with comprehensive theoretical and practical information. A must-have for all program administrators and medical professionals who work with individuals with developmental disabilities, this essential reference will help readers provide the best assessment, treatment, and care for children and adults.