Handbook of Evidence-Based Practices in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 2016 Edition Contributor(s): Singh, Nirbhay N. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3319928481 ISBN-13: 9783319928487 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $332.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Clinical Psychology - Social Science | Social Work - Psychology | Psychotherapy - General |
Dewey: 361.3 |
Series: Evidence-Based Practices in Behavioral Health |
Physical Information: 2.02" H x 7" W x 10" (3.84 lbs) 984 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This handbook presents a diverse range of effective treatment approaches for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Its triple focus on key concepts, treatment and training modalities, and evidence-based interventions for challenging behaviors of individuals with IDD provides a solid foundation for effective treatment strategies, theory-to-implementation issues, and the philosophical and moral aspects of care. Expert contributions advocate for changes in treating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by emphasizing caregiver support as well as respecting and encouraging client autonomy, self-determination, and choice. With its quality-of-life approach, the handbook details practices that are person-centered and supportive as well as therapeutically sound. Topics featured in the handbook include:
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