Psychiatric and Behavioural Disorders in Developmental Disabilities and Mental Retardation - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521643953 ISBN 13: 9780521643955

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1999

Synopsis

The problems faced by those individuals with developmental disability are all too often heightened by psychiatric or behavioural disorder. These quality of life issues have come to increasing attention over recent years of improved community and social integration. In tune with this mood of concern, Dr Bouras has gathered together a comprehensive dossier of essential facts and concepts for all those involved with the care of the dually diagnosed. Drawing on both clinical experience and the latest research, an international and multiprofessional team of contributors provide concise and relevant reviews. They highlight the principles for good clinical practice in assessment, management and services, providing hands-on practical advice for a wide range of mental health professionals.

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Review

'There are other postgraduate textbooks in the speciality which have appeared in recent years that are well written. However, this probably provides the most comprehensive perspective to date ... essential reading for the well-established professional who wishes to be brought up to date, and for the trainee wanting to gain new knowledge in the field. The book should be on the bookshelf of every departmental library.' British Journal of Psychiatry

'It is wide-ranging, stimulating (each chapter altered my perspective), and I found it readable... Each of the chapters is a gem... strongly recommend this as a book that should be browsed through by anyone involved in this work.' T. P. Berney, Journal of Child Psychology

'... a comprehensive and informative review of the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric disorders among persons with developmental disabilities ... It offers the clinician a framework with which to think about this population, and it thoughtfully presents strategies for adapting standard psychiatric practice.' Alice Graham-Brown, Psychiatric Services

'Readers will find extremely helpful Janicki and Dalton's table detailing the four stages of dementia along with associated symptoms, cognitive characteristics, behavioral manifestations, and suggestions for intervention.' Connie Kasari, American Journal on Mental Retardation

'A refreshing theme of the book is the need to integrate parallel clinical, service and research data, especially from behavioural, biological and psychiatric diagnostic models and perspectives ... Outstanding chapters include: Sturmey - classification, Gilberg - autistic spectrum disorders and Jacobson - dual diagnosis services. We recommend this book to clinical professionals, postgraduate students, service managers and researchers involved in meeting the mental health needs of people with learning disabilities.' Josu Asiain and Shaun Gravestock, Psychological Medicine

'... an excellent resource for students and professionals on the topic of behavioral and psychiatric disorders in people with developmental disorders. The chapters are well-written, contain generally good reviews of the relevant scientific and clinical literature, and have the distinctive advantage of dealing with the complex issues of dual diagnosis from diverse perspectives.' Marc J. Tassé, American Journal on Mental Retardation

Book Description

This is a comprehensive dossier of essential facts and concepts for all those involved with the care of the dually diagnosed. Its international and multiprofessional team of contributors use a combination of clinical experience and the latest research to highlight the principles and practicalities for assessment, management and services.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521643953
• ISBN 13: 9780521643955
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 480
• Editor: Bouras Nick