Clinical Psychology and People with Intellectual Disabilities (Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470029722 ISBN 13: 9780470029725

Publisher: Wiley, 2012

Synopsis

Clinical Psychology & People with Intellectual Disabilities provides trainee and qualified clinical psychologists with the most up-to-date information and practical clinical skills for working with people with intellectual disabilities. * Represents an invaluable training text for those planning to work with people with intellectual disabilities * Includes coverage of key basic concepts, relevant clinical skills, and the most important areas of clinical practice * All chapters have been fully updated with the latest evidence. New chapters cover working professionally, working with people with autism and addressing aspects of the wider social context within which people with learning disabilities live. * Beneficial to related health and social care staff, including psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers

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Review:

"Aimed at both trainee and qualified clinical psychologist, Clinical Psychology and People with Intellectual Disabilitiesis a book packed with evidence-based, relevant, in-depth as well as tried and tested knowledge and clinical skills for working with people with intellectual disabilities across the lifespan. . . For the inspiration, and more, I highly recommend the book." (International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support, 1 November 2014)

From the Back Cover:

Now fully revised and updated, Clinical Psychology & People with Intellectual Disabilities provides both trainee and qualified clinical psychologists with the most up-to-date information and practical clinical skills for working with children and adults with diminished intellectual capabilities. In depth coverage is provided on all aspects of clinical practice - from key basic concepts and assessment to evidence-based intervention techniques. New chapters cover working professionally, working with people with autism and addressing aspects of the wider social context within which people with learning disabilities live. This text also represents an invaluable guide for clinical psychologists in training, who will learn about the current state of our knowledge in this important field, as well as those in related health and social care fields, including psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers.

Clinical Psychology & People with Intellectual Disabilities, Second edition, represents the most comprehensive guide to current evidence-based practices for caring for people with intellectual disabilities in clinical settings.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0470029722
• ISBN 13: 9780470029725
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 420
• Editor: Emerson Eric, Hatton Chris, Dickson Kate, Gone Rupa, Caine Amanda, Bromley Jo