Mental retardation sourcebook

the long version

"Mental Retardation Sourcebook, First Edition provides basic consumer health information about mental retardation, its causes, and prevention strategies. Topics such as parenting issues, educational implications, health care needs, employment and economic matters, and legal issues are included. A glossary helps define terms used by health-care providers, educators, lawmakers, attorneys, and advocates. A directory of organizational resources featuring up-to-date contact information, including websites and E-mail addresses, and a list of other reading material offer additional help to readers seeking further information."--BOOK JACKET.