Challenging behaviour : analysis and intervention in people with severe intellectual disabilities /

In this thoroughly revised, expanded and updated new edition, Eric Emerson provides a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary overview of challenging behaviour resulting from learning disabilities. This will be essential reading for clinicians and all health care professionals involved in the assessment a...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Emerson, Eric, 1953-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2001.
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
People with mental disabilities > Mental health.
People with mental disabilities > Behavior modification.
Learning disabilities.
Mental illness.
Social Behavior Disorders
Learning Disabilities
Mental Disorders
Personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle > Modification du comportement.
Troubles de l'apprentissage.
Maladies mentales.
mental disorders.
PSYCHOLOGY > Mental Health.
PSYCHOLOGY > Mental Illness.
MEDICAL > Mental Health.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The social context of challenging behaviour
  • Epidemiology
  • Models and theories
  • The bases of intervention
  • Assessment and analysis
  • Behavioural approaches
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Community-based supports
  • Challenges ahead.

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