Adaptive Behavior and Its Measurement: Implications for the Field of Mental Retardation

This is a classic guide to what adaptive behavior is and its role in defining the condition of mental retardation as seen from a functional, supports-oriented perspective defined in the 1992 definition manual of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Formerly AAMR).

Also available:

National Goals And Research for People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities - ISBN 094089890X
State of the States in Developmental Disabilities - ISBN 1935304003

Since 1876, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of disabilities. AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and citizens concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities.

AAIDD publishes books for professionals in developmental disability in the areas of:

-Supported living
-Definition of intellectual disability
-Disability funding
-Positive behavior support
-Palliative care
-Quality of life
-Health