Down syndrome / by Salvatore Tocci.
Down syndrome / by Salvatore Tocci.
By
:
Tocci, Salvatore.
Publication Date
:
2000
Publication Information
:
New York : Franklin Watts,
Physical Description
:
144 p. : ill.
Subject Term
:
Down syndrome.
People with mental disabilities.
Young adult literature.
Series
:
VENTURE
VENTURE.
Summary
:
In this informative and timely book, the author explains the genetic causes of Down syndrome and focuses in consecutive chapters on all major stages of life, from infancy through adulthood. Issues such as social skills, medical problems, and educational practices are thoroughly covered. Emphasis is placed as well on medical breakthroughs, societal prejudice, and the Human Genome Project.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9780531115893
Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number |
---|
Stephenville - Kindale | YA NFic | YA Non-Fiction | 616.85 T56 |