Challenging Behaviour: Analysis and Intervention in People with Learning Disabilities - Rilegato

Emerson, Eric

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ISBN 10: 0521404851 ISBN 13: 9780521404853

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1995

Riassunto

A concise and valuable overview for all those struggling to assess, treat and understand challenging behaviour in an era of community care.

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Descrizione del libro

From aggression and self-injury through to bizarre mannerisms, a combination of intellectual and behavioural disabilities can easily jeopardise the health, safety and welfare of the affected and their carers. This book provides a concise and valuable overview of behavioural approaches to understanding, assessing and treating such challenging behaviour.

Contenuti

1. Introduction; 2. The social context of challenging behaviour; 3. Epidemiology; 4. Models and theories; 5. The bases of intervention; 6. Approaches to assessment; 7. Behavioural approaches; 8. Psychopharmacology; 9. Longer-term management; 10. Challenges ahead.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1995
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521404851
• ISBN 13: 9780521404853
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 243
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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