AAMR takes the best of its landmark 1992 definition and incorporates the latest scientific and clinical research to produce a definition of mental retardation for the 21st century.

An international committee of scholars, educators, psychologists, physicians, researchers, and service providers developed the 2002 definition. In fact, the 10th edition proposes more than just a definition of mental retardation. It lays out an entire system to diagnose and classify mental retardation, including the tools necessary to plan supports for the individual with mental retardation.

This classification system integrates theory with practical needs, including case studies and activities, which make it more useful, integrated, and compatible with other classification systems.

The accompanying workbook and forms include everything needed to incorporate the new definition system into existing programs.

The 10 th Edition of Mental Retardation is an indispensable resource for everyone with an interest in mental retardation.

AUTHORS
Ruth Luckasson, J.D., Chair
University of New Mexico
Sharon Borthwick-Duffy, Ph.D.
University of California at Riverside
Wil H.E. Buntinx, Drs.
St. Anna Foundation
David L. Coulter, M.D.
Harvard Medical School
Ellis M. (Pat) Craig, Ph.D.
Texas Department of Mental Health and
Mental Retardation
Alya Reeve, M.D.
University of New Mexico
Robert L. Schalock, Ph.D.
Hastings College
Martha E. Snell, Ph.D.
University of Virginia
Deborah M. Spitalnik, Ph.D.
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Scott Spreat, Ed.D.
Woodland Center for Challenging Behaviors
Marc J. Tasse, Ph.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
PUBLICATION DATE: June 15, 2002
PAGES: 192
ILLUSTRATIONS:
BOOK: ISBN 0-940898-81-0
PRICE: $79.95 ($67.95 members)
FORMAT: Hardcover