This authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge about developmental disabilities: neuroscientific and genetic foundations; the impact on health, learning, and behavior; and effective educational and clinical practices. Leading authorities analyze what works in intervening with diverse children and families, from infancy through the school years and the transition to adulthood. Chapters present established and emerging approaches to promoting communication and language abilities, academic skills, positive social relationships, and vocational and independent living skills. Current practices in positive behavior support are discussed, as are strategies for supporting family adaptation and resilience.

Part 1. Foundations. Odom, Horner, Snell, Blacher, The Construct of Developmental Disabilities. Turnbull, III, Stowe, Turnbull, Schrandt, Public Policy and Developmental Disabilities: A 35-Year Retrospective and a 5-Year Prospective Based on the Core Concepts of Disability Policy. Stoneman, Disability Research Methodology: Current Issues and Future Challenges. Klingner, Blanchett, Harry, Race, Culture, and Developmental Disabilities. Part 2. Current Issues in Health, Neuroscience, and Genetics. Nehring, Betz, General Health. Tartaglia, Hansen, Hagerman, Advances in Genetics. Sandman, Kemp, Neuroscience of Developmental Disabilities. Part 3. Early Intervention. Dunst, Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Developmental Disabilities. Carta, Kong, Trends and Issues in Interventions for Preschoolers with Developmental Disabilities. Odom, Rogers, McDougle, Hume, McGee, Early Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Kaiser, Trent, Communication Intervention for Young Children with Disabilities: Naturalistic Approaches to Promoting Development. Part 4. School-Age Education and Intervention. Snell, Advances in Instruction. Hunt, McDonnell, Inclusive Education. Browder, Trela, Gibbs, Wakeman, Harris, Academic Skills: Reading and Mathematics. Carter, Hughes, Social Interaction Interventions: Promoting Socially Supportive Environments and Teaching New Skills. Fossett, Mirenda, Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Frey, Physical Activity and Youth with Developmental Disabilities. Part 5. Postschool and Adult Issues. Bambara, Wilson, McKenzie, Transition and Quality of Life. Mank, Employment. Felce, Perry, Living with Support in the Community: Factors Associated with Quality-of-Life Outcome. Stancliffe, Lakin, Independent Living. Chadsey, Adult Social Relationships. Part 6. Behavior Supports. Dunlap, Carr, Positive Behavior Support and Developmental Disabilities: A Summary and Analysis of Research. Paschos, Bouras, Mental Health Supports in Developmental Disabilities. Thompson, Moore, Symons, Psychotherapeutic Medications and Positive Behavior Support. Part 7. Family Issues. Blacher, Hatton, Families in Context: Influences on Coping and Adaptation. Lounds, Seltzer, Family Impact in Adulthood. Turnbull, Zuna, Turnbull, III, Poston, Summers, Families as Partners in Educational Decision Making: Current Implementation and Future Directions. Part 8. International Perspectives and Future Directions. Emerson, Fujiura, Hatton, International Perspectives. Warren, Reflections on the Future of Research in Developmental Disabilities.