AAMR
AAMR
The American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR) is a professional organization concerned with individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities. The AAMR was established in 1876 and has since been renamed to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD).
History
The AAMR was founded in 1876 as the Association of Medical Officers of American Institutions for Idiotic and Feeble-minded Persons. It has undergone several name changes over the years, reflecting the evolving understanding and terminology of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Mission
The mission of the AAMR is to promote progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Publications
The AAMR publishes several journals and books to disseminate research and information about intellectual and developmental disabilities. These include the American Journal on Mental Retardation and the Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities.
See Also
- Intellectual disability
- Developmental disability
- American Journal on Mental Retardation
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities
References
External Links
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on AAMR
- Wikipedia's article - AAMR
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