This book reviews clinical models for working with developmental disability and behavioural problems. The first section explores the causes and nature of behaviour problems amongst people with physical, learning, language and sensory disabilities, and some key specific conditions. The second section describes the assessment approaches that clinicians will find most useful in evaluating behaviour. The third section covers treatment approaches emphasising the importance of a broad, eclectic approach. The contributors, all acknowledged experts in their fields of paediatrics, psychology and psychiatry, provide a comprehensive overview of this set of major challenges, emphasising the importance of auditory detection, understanding, measurement and treatment.
Reviews
"Overall this is a timely addition to the increasing literature providing a fine understanding, with management recommendations, for developmental disability in children." The Canadian Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Review
"This book makes a great contribution to the subject. It has a unique, multidisciplinary approach. Clinicians and other professionals dealing with this field will certainly find the book interesting and useful for the understanding, assessment and treatment of behavioural problems in children." European Journal of Paediatric Neurology



Book Information
ISBN 9781898683186
Author Christopher Gillberg
Format Hardback
Page Count 196
Imprint Mac Keith Press
Publisher Mac Keith Press
Weight(grams) 644g
Dimensions(mm) 249mm * 178mm * 20mm