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Challenging Behaviour

Challenging Behaviour Analysis and Intervention

Paperback (12 Oct 1995)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Assertion of the rights of the learning disabled to inclusion in society has brought increasing challenges to community services to meet the needs of a significant number of people whose behaviour represents a challenge. From aggression and self-injury through to bizarre mannerisms, the combination of intellectual and behavioural disabilities can easily jeopardise the health, safety and welfare of the affected and their carers. This book provides a concise overview of behavioural approaches to understanding, assessing and treating challenging behaviour. It discusses criticisms of these approaches and draws attention to recent developments which have implications for future practice. Also covering the social context and epidemiology, neurobiological models and psychopharmacological approaches to intervention, it will be an invaluable resource to clinical and educational psychologists, psychiatrists and all therapists involved in the assessment and treatment of challenging behaviour.

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Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press dates from 1534 and is part of the University of Cambridge. We further the University's mission by disseminating knowledge in the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence.

Book information

ISBN: 9780521406659
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 362.2
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 270
Weight: 590g
Height: 247mm
Width: 174mm
Spine width: 17mm