{"product_id":"therapies-and-rehabilitation-in-down-syndrome-isbn-9780470060063","title":"Therapies and Rehabilitation in Down Syndrome","description":"\u003ci\u003eTherapies and Rehabilitation in Down Syndrome\u003c\/i\u003e covers the entire lifespan of a DS patient, from infancy to 60 years and beyond, focusing not simply on identifying problems, but providing a detailed look at major therapeutic approaches. Discussion includes future genetic therapy, questions of quality of life, hormone and other therapies for medical problems, prevention and treatment of normal and pathological aging, as well as psychomotoric rehabilitation. This is an important book not only for scientists concerned with various facets of DS, but practitioners looking for guidelines for therapies and clinical application of research findings.  Preface.  \u003cp\u003eAuthors' Affiliations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction (\u003ci\u003eJ-A. Rondal, Liège, and A. Rasore Quartino, Genoa\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Perspectives on Gene-based Therapies (\u003ci\u003eJ-M. Delabar, Paris\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Biological Bases of Pharmacological Therapies in Down Syndrome (\u003ci\u003eM. Pritchard, Clayton, Victoria and I. Kola, Rahway, NJ\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Carbon Metabolism, Immunology and Growth Hormone (\u003ci\u003eC. Romano, Troina, Sicily\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Medical Therapies in the Lifespan (\u003ci\u003eA. Rasore Quartino, Genoa\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Language Rehabilitation (\u003ci\u003eJ-A. Rondal, Liège\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Cognitive Rehabilitation (\u003ci\u003eG. Mahoney, Cleveland, OH\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Psychomotor Rehabilitation in Down Syndrome (\u003ci\u003eG. M. Guazzo, Ottaviano\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Families and Services (\u003ci\u003eS. Soresi and L. Ferrari, Padua\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 School Inclusion: The Italian Model (\u003ci\u003eL. Cottini, Udine, Friuli, and L. Nota, Padua\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Mainstream or Special Education for Teenagers with Down Syndrome (\u003ci\u003eS. Buckley, G. Bird, B. Sacks, and T. Archer, Portsmouth\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Professional Inclusion as Global Therapy for the Individual with Down Syndrome (\u003ci\u003eJ. Perera, Palma de Mallorca\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Quality of Life (\u003ci\u003eC. Baccichetti, Padua\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions (\u003ci\u003eJ-A. Rondal, Liège, and A. Rasore Quartino, Genoa\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eProfessor Rondal\u003c\/b\u003e has studied the education of people with intellectual disability for over 40 years. He has won multiple awards for his outstanding scientific research at international conferences, and taught at several universities in Europe and North America.\u003cbr\u003e He co-founded the European Down Syndrome Association and was president from 1997 to 2000; he is now President of the Scientific Committee. He is currently a member of the Directorial Board of Down Syndrome International.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessor Rasore-Quartino\u003c\/b\u003e is President of The European Down Syndrome Association.\u003c\/p\u003e  The life expectancy of people with Down Syndrome has increased dramatically over the last century. It is now considered to be around 60 years and is likely to improve in the future.  This has prompted intriguing new research and is motivating interest in the scientific community for the advanced years of people with Down Syndrome, who will now be members of society for much longer.  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTherapies and Rehabilitation in Down Syndrome\u003c\/i\u003e provides up to date details of the central issues concerning the syndrome and the major strategies and perspectives for genetic, pharmacological, and medical therapies and treatments, as well as the cognitive, linguistic, educational, and inclusion rehabilitation strategies.  Taking a comprehensive, therapeutic and interdisciplinary approach, this book gives a comprehensive life-span perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by an international team of prominent authors, \u003ci\u003eTherapies and Rehabilitation in Down Syndrome\u003c\/i\u003e is essential for those interested in best-practice.   It provides a unique reference for practitioners looking for guidelines for therapies and clinical applications of research findings, as well as to educators and parents.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990382100709,"sku":"NP9780470060063","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470060063.jpg?v=1761787599","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/therapies-and-rehabilitation-in-down-syndrome-isbn-9780470060063","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}