Clinical Psychology and People with Intellectual Disabilities.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Emerson, Eric.

Contributor:

Hatton, Chris.

Dickson, Kate.

Gone, Rupa.

Caine, Amanda.

Bromley, Jo.

Series:

Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology Ser.

Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology Ser. ; v.104

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mental retardation--Complications.

Mental retardation -- Complications.

People with mental disabilities--Psychology.

People with mental disabilities -- Psychology.

Mental illness--Treatment.

Mental illness -- Treatment.

Clinical psychology--Methodology.

Clinical psychology -- Methodology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (424 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2012.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Intro

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

CONTENTS

About the Editors

List of Contributors

Preface

Part 1: Setting the Scene

Chapter 1 Intellectual Disabilities - Classification, Epidemiology and Causes

Chapter 2 Service Provision

Chapter 3 Social Context

Chapter 4 Cognitive Assessment

Chapter 5 Common Legal Issues in Clinical Practice

Part 2: General Clinical Issues

Chapter 6 Interviewing People with Intellectual Disabilities

Chapter 7 Working with People: Direct Interventions

Chapter 8 Working with Families

Chapter 9 Working with Organisations or: Why Won't They Follow My Advice?

Chapter 10 Reflections on 25 Years Working in the NHS

Part 3: Working with ...

Chapter 11 Working with People Whose Behaviour Challenges Services

Chapter 12 Working with Offenders or Alleged Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities

Chapter 13 Sexual Exploitation of People with Intellectual Disabilities

Chapter 14 Working with Parents Who Happen to Have Intellectual Disabilities

Chapter 15 People with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Ill-Health

Chapter 16 Working with People with Autism

Chapter 17 Older Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Issues in Ageing and Dementia

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Emerson, Eric Clinical Psychology and People with Intellectual Disabilities

ISBN:

9780470727287

OCLC:

793104016