Intended for nurses and other health care professionals who may come into contact with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), this textbook describes the etiology and epidemiology of I/DD and characterizes the role and responsibilities of nurses in delivering health services to affected patients during each stage of life. The 27 chapters address genetics, sexuality, seizure disorders, nutrition, eating and swallowing disorders, behavior management, infectious disease, oral health, and ethnic issues. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)