Ruth A. Luckasson

About the Author

Ruth A. Luckasson is a respected scholar and author whose work has helped shape contemporary conversations about intellectual disability, assessment, classification, and individualized supports. Her writing brings together conceptual clarity, professional rigor, and a practical concern for the lives of people and communities affected by disability policy and services. She is best known for Mental Retardation: Definition, Classification, and Systems of Supports, a significant reference in the development and discussion of classification frameworks and support systems. Her work remains relevant to educators, clinicians, researchers, advocates, and policymakers.