The making of a field: the development of comorbid psychopathology research for persons with intellectual disabilities and autism.

نویسندگان

  • Johnny L Matson
  • Lindsey W Williams
چکیده

Knowledge in the area of developmental disabilities has been expanding rapidly. One area that has received particular attention is the topic of related comorbid conditions. This phenomenon is not exclusive to the field of developmental disabilities. However, research with this population is of recent origin. The purpose of this paper is to review the origins of this field including some of the notable developments and potential future trends.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Research in developmental disabilities

دوره 35 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2014