Title
Naming, Defining, And Classifying The Condition (Formerly?) Known As Mental Retardation
Keywords
Assessment; Critical issues; Definition; Disability terminology; Labeling; Mental retardation
Abstract
Key controversies and diverse perspectives are summarized regarding terminology, definition, and classification issues in the field of mental retardation. Six questions are provided to guide consideration of critical issues. Conclusions are drawn and implications for professional practice are discussed. © 2005, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
Publication Date
10-25-2005
Publication Title
Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation
Volume
4
Issue
3
Number of Pages
5-23
Document Type
Article
Personal Identifier
scopus
DOI Link
https://doi.org/10.1300/J198v04n03_03
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
34248606883 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/34248606883
STARS Citation
Thompson, James R. and Ezell, Dan, "Naming, Defining, And Classifying The Condition (Formerly?) Known As Mental Retardation" (2005). Scopus Export 2000s. 3627.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus2000/3627