Twenty-Two Years: Causes and Consequences of Mental Retardation

Abstract

Preface Part I. Background A Research Opportunity Issues and Concepts Previous Research Setting, Design, and Methods Part II. Epidemiology Prevalence Clues to Etiology Part III. Individual Characteristics Stability and Change in IQ Behavior Disturbance Epilepsy Verbal Communication Patterns of Disability Appearance Self-Esteem Part IV. Histories Upbringing and Family Histories Paths through Mental Retardation Services Job Histories Activities outside Working Hours Fitting the Pieces Together Conclusion: Relevance of Research Findings for Today References Index