Challenging behaviour /
Eric Emerson, Stewart L. Einfeld.
- 3rd ed.
- Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2011.
- xi, 215 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Previous ed.: 2001.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction; 2. The social context of challenging behaviour; 3. The epidemiology of challenging behaviour; 4. Biological influences; 5. Behavioural models: the functional significance of challenging behaviour; 6. Broader environmental influences on challenging behaviour; 7. Making connections; 8. The bases of intervention; 9. Intervention: assessment and formulation; 10. Pharmacotherapy; 11. Behavioural approaches; 12. The situational management of challenging behaviour; 13. Challenges ahead: adopting an evidence-based public health approach to challenging behaviour; References; Index.
This is a concise and valuable overview for all those struggling to assess, treat and understand the challenging behaviour in an era of community care.
People with mental disabilities--behavior modification People with mental disabilities--Mental health People with mental disabilities--Behavior modification Health and Wellbeing. Epidemiology & medical statistics Psychopharmacology Clinical psychology Disability: social aspects Mental health services Psychiatry