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Challenging behavior and developmental disability / Jeff Sigafoos, Michael Arthur and Mark O'Reilly.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Whurr, 2003.Description: xi, 161 p. : 1 ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781861563781 (pbk.) :
  • 1861563787
Other title:
  • Challenging behavior & developmental disability
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 616.8588 SIG
LOC classification:
  • HV1570
Contents:
PART 1: Conceptualizing Challenging Behaviour:- 1. Defining and describing challenging behaviour-- Risk factors for challenging behaviou--3. A theory of challenging behaviour--PART 2: Fundamental Issues in Service Provision:- 4. Ethical considerations and quality of life issues-- PART 3: Assessment of Challenging Behaviour:- 5. Health and medical screening--6. Functional assessment--PART 4: Treatment and Prevention:- 7. Educational and behavioural intentions--8. Early intervention and prevention.
Summary: Weaving the latest evidence into a coherent theory of challenging behaviour, this book provides an understanding of the nature of challenging behaviour, and the factors that influence its development and persistence in the developmentally disabled. Effective treatments are also addressed.
Holdings
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Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Nursing Collection 616.8588 SIG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00213422
Short Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Nursing Collection 616.8588 SIG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00213421
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Nursing Collection 616.8588 SIG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 203281
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Nursing Collection 616.8588 SIG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 203282

Cover title: Challenging behavior & developmental disability.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 140-154) and index.

PART 1: Conceptualizing Challenging Behaviour:- 1. Defining and describing challenging behaviour-- Risk factors for challenging behaviou--3. A theory of challenging behaviour--PART 2: Fundamental Issues in Service Provision:- 4. Ethical considerations and quality of life issues-- PART 3: Assessment of Challenging Behaviour:- 5. Health and medical screening--6. Functional assessment--PART 4: Treatment and Prevention:- 7. Educational and behavioural intentions--8. Early intervention and prevention.

Weaving the latest evidence into a coherent theory of challenging behaviour, this book provides an understanding of the nature of challenging behaviour, and the factors that influence its development and persistence in the developmentally disabled. Effective treatments are also addressed.

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