Description |
viii, 224 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
Contents |
Machine derived contents note: 1. Introduction -- 2. The social context of challenging behaviour -- 3. Epidemiology -- 4. Models and theories -- 5. The bases of intervention -- 6. Assessment and analyses -- 7. Behavioural approaches -- 8. Psychopharmacology -- 9. Community-based supports -- 10. Challenges ahead -- References -- Index |
Summary |
The material about motivational factors and the relationship between challenging behaviour and psychiatric disorder has been considerably expanded, and the book combines evidence and research drawn from the fields of psychology, psychiatry and medicine. It also provides a comprehensive overview of the current findings about the nature, epidemiology, causes and treatment outcomes of challenging behaviour caused by intellectual disability |
Notes |
Title from e-book title screen (viewed October 15, 2007) |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Also available online via the World Wide Web, by subscription to EBL (Ebook Library) |
Subject |
People with mental disabilities -- Mental health.
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People with mental disabilities -- Behavior modification.
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Intellectual disability -- Psychological aspects.
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Learning Disorders.
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Social Behavior Disorders.
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Mental Disorders.
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Author |
MyiLibrary.
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LC no. |
00058518 |
ISBN |
0521794447 paperback |
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