Self-Injurious Behavior in Intellectual Disabilities

Erscheinungsjahr 2007
ISBN: 978-0-08-044889-3
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, 312 Seiten, Format (B × H): 165 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 670 g

Self-Injurious Behavior in Intellectual Disabilities gives a broad overview of the literature in the area of self-injurious behavior in people with intellectual disabilities, but most of the text is dedicated to the review of the behavioral and biological research in this field. In fact, it is our view that the most promising heuristic approach for the advancement of our understanding of this phenomenon and for its management and treatment is likely the bio-behavioral perspective in which behavior can be studied at the intersect of learning and the biological bases of behavior. We propose an overarching heuristic model, which we call the Gene-Brain-Behavior Model of Self-Injurious Behavior that presents a platform to integrate disparate, and previously isolated scientific approaches.

Zielgruppe

Students, practitioners, and researchers in the areas of psychology, psychiatry, pediatrics, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language, etc. special education

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rojahn, Johannes

Schroeder, Stephen R.

Hoch, Theodore A

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik Pädagogische Psychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Entwicklungspsychologie Kinder- und Jugendpsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Abbreviated TOC
Dedications
Preface
Chapter 1. Definition, Classification, Epidemiology
Chapter 2. Etiology and Maintenance
Chapter 3. Assessment
Chapter 4. Prevention Management and Treatment
Chapter 5. Summary and Future Directions