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Author Emerson, Eric, 1953-

Title Challenging behaviour : analysis and intervention in people with severe intellectual disabilities / Eric Emerson
Edition Second edition
Published Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2001

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 MELB  362.27 Eme/Cba 2001  AVAILABLE
 MELB  362.27 Eme/Cba 2001  AVAILABLE
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.
People with mental disabilities -- Behavior modification.
Intellectual disability -- Psychological aspects.
Learning Disorders.
Social Behavior Disorders.
Mental Disorders.
Author MyiLibrary.
LC no. 00058518
ISBN 0521794447 paperback
Other Titles Analysis and intervention in people with severe intellectual disabilities