Current Dimensions in Developmental Disabilities

Reviews the book, Advances in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities: A Research Annual, Vol. 4 edited by Robert A. Gable (see record 1991-98502-000). This book is a compilation of seven chapters, each of which offers the reader an historical review of previous research in specific areas of developmental disabilities and provides descriptions and summaries of current empirical investigations and applied demonstration projects. In summary, this text is an informative review of advances within the field of developmental disabilities. The chapters document how far we have come in the past few years and set the stage for future research and practice. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)