Challenging behavior and developmental disability / Jeff Sigafoos, Michael Arthur and Mark O'Reilly.
Material type: TextPublication details: London : Whurr, 2003.Description: xi, 161 p. : 1 ill. ; 24 cmISBN:- 9781861563781 (pbk.) :
- 1861563787
- Challenging behavior & developmental disability
- 616.8588 SIG
- HV1570
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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.