Professionals, families, and students rely on this fully illustrated, comprehensive resource for all of their disability reference needs. Along with extensive coverage of genetics, heredity, pre- and postnatal development, specific disabilities, family roles, and intervention, this edition features new chapters on substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, behavior management, transitions to adulthood, and health care in the 21st century. 

The convenient selection of appendixes includes a pharmacopoeia that describes the properties and uses of a wide variety of medications. For personal, professional, or academic use, this classic has a place on the desk of everyone who works with, cares for, or loves a child with disabilities.