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Springer Publishing Co Inc Disability Across the Developmental Life Span by Julie Smart
This is the only text to provide comprehensive coverage of human growth and development a requirement mandated by the Council of Rehabilitation Education (CORE) for a masters degree in rehabilitation counseling and for Licensed Professional Counselor certification. Written by an eminent leader in the field of disability studies this book reflects a significant change in perceptions of individuals with disabilities from being defined foremost by their disability to being viewed as normal individuals with a disability. It provides an understanding of traditional human growth and development that will enhance the practice of disability counseling by enabling an understanding of a clients childhood and prior life experiences.The book begins with a focus on developmental theories and tasks followed by a discussion of cultural and ethical considerations in human development. It considers the major theories of human development as they relate to people with and without disabilities and career theories with a focus on the concept of choice. The book addresses specific developmental stages including a description of developmental tasks risks disability applications specific disabilities common to a particular stage and cultural and ethical issues all supported by case examples. Key Features: Fulfills the required CORE mandated course on human growth and development and the disability experience Addresses disability across the lifespan in relation to developmental stages Authored by highly a respected expert in disability studiesshow more