Focusing on the intersection of mood disorders and mental retardation, this book highlights the prevalence and impact of these conditions. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and effectively treating mood disorders to prevent further disability. The text offers a comprehensive overview of current research, covering aspects such as diagnosis, epidemiology, assessment, and treatment strategies, making it a valuable resource for understanding and addressing these mental health challenges.
Focusing on the multifaceted nature of violence and aggression, this book adopts a functional approach that integrates evolutionary, cultural, and operant perspectives. It defines various forms of violence, explores epidemiology and risk factors, and delves into biological, cultural, and individual causes. Additionally, it addresses prevention and treatment strategies at both individual and societal levels, providing a comprehensive overview of this complex field.
Focusing on the historical context of restraint and seclusion in mental health settings, this book outlines a framework for transitioning to safer, evidence-based behavior management alternatives. It highlights the detrimental effects of restrictive practices on vulnerable populations, including impaired elders and children with intellectual disabilities. The latter chapters present data supporting less restrictive interventions that prioritize safety and uphold client rights and ethical standards, advocating for a gradual shift away from restraint-based strategies.
Violence and Aggression have a frequent, consistent and significant impact on
society. While much has been written on the subject, few attempts have been
made to offer a comprehensive account rather than focusing on specific
theories, populations, problems, or intervention approaches.
This book offers a comprehensive overview of pica, focusing on its presentation in children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (ID). It begins with current theories and definitions, then delves into how developmental disabilities complicate diagnosis and intervention. The text outlines evidence-based, clinically sound approaches for treating and preventing pica in school and adult clinical settings, including behavioral treatments and function-based interventions. It also addresses common diagnostic and provider issues that often lead to pica being overlooked in individuals with ASD and ID. Key topics include an accessible definition of pica, methods for prevention and treatment in developmentally disabled populations, functional and behavioral assessment techniques, a variety of effective treatments, illustrative case studies, and service delivery challenges. Additionally, it highlights areas for future research and practice. This resource is invaluable for researchers, clinicians, and graduate students in clinical child and school psychology, behavior analysis, social work, child and adolescent psychiatry, pediatrics, family studies, and special education.
