The Handbook of High-Risk Challenging Behaviors in People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Tely, and Impro Edition Contributor(s): Luiselli, James (Editor), Sturmey, Peter (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1598571680 ISBN-13: 9781598571684 Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $52.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Anger (see Also Self-help - Self Management - Anger Management) - Family & Relationships | Children With Special Needs - Social Science | People With Disabilities |
Dewey: 616.858 |
LCCN: 2011036462 |
Physical Information: 0.66" H x 7.05" W x 9.94" (1.20 lbs) 320 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Physically Challenged |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Aggressive and destructive behaviors are an ongoing challenge for many children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). What's behind these high-risk behaviors and how can professionals help manage them? Discover the answers in this comprehensive text, the most up-to-date compendium of knowledge on addressing challenging behaviors in the least restrictive settings using evidence-based, empirically supported practices. With contributions from more than 30 prominent clinicians and researchers, this book gives readers cutting-edge research and clear assessment and intervention guidelines in six key topic areas:
Ideal for use as a graduate-level textbook or a valuable in-service reference for psychologists, social workers, educators, and other professionals, this book represents the best and latest thinking on an issue of critical importance to people with I/DD. Professionals will come away with the knowledge and proven best practices they need to assess high-risk challenging behavior, intervene appropriately, and improve quality of life for the people they serve. |