Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-219) and index.
Summary
In this thoroughly revised, expanded and updated new edition, Eric Emerson provides a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary overview of challenging behaviour resulting from learning disabilities. This will be essential reading for clinicians and all health care professionals involved in the assessment and treatment of challenging behaviour.
Contents
Introduction -- The social context of challenging behaviour -- Epidemiology -- Models and theories -- The bases of intervention -- Assessment and analysis -- Behavioural approaches -- Psychopharmacology -- Community-based supports -- Challenges ahead.