Psychiatric and behavioural disorders in developmental disabilities and mental retardation

Part I. Concepts, Classification and Assessment: 1. Classification, concepts, progress and future P. Sturmey; 2. Assessment: conceptual issues S. Moss; 3. The relationship between challenging behaviour and psychiatric disorders in people with severe developmental disabilities E. Emerson, S. Moss and C. Kiernan; 4. Brain imaging and behaviour D. Robertson and D. Murphy; Part II. Specific Disorders: 5. Autism and its spectrum disorders C. Gillberg; 6. Behavioural phenotypes: toward new understandings of people with developmental disabilities E. Dykens and R. Hodapp; 7. Self injurious behaviour and people with developmental disabilities J. Hillery; 8. Dementia in developmental disabilities M. Janicki and A. Dalton; Part III. Diagnosis and Psychopathology: 9. The psychopathology of children with developmental disabilities B. Tonge; 10. Depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders in people with developmental disabilities C. Stavrakaki; 11. Functional psychoses in people with mental retardation D. Clarke; 12. People with Down syndrome and mental health needs R. Collacott; 13. Psychiatric disorders in the elderly with developmental disabilities A. Cooper; 14. People with developmental disabilities who offend G. Murphy; Part IV. Treatment and Management: 15. Treatment methods of destructive and aggressive behaviour in people with severe mental retardation/developmental disabilities S. Schroeder, J. Hellings and R. M. Reese; 16. Behavioural approaches to treatment: principles and practices B. Benson and S. Havercamp; 17. Service responses to challenging behaviour D. Felce and D. Allen; 18. The psychopharmacology of challenging behaviours in developmental disabilities W. Verhoeven and S. Tuiner; 19. The psychopharmacology of mental illness in developmental disabilities M. Fleisher; Part V. Policy and Service Systems: 20. Dual diagnosis services: history, progress and perspectives J. Jacobson; 21. Community services for people with dual diagnosis and psychiatric or severe behaviour disorders P. Davidson, D. Morris and N. N. Cain; 22. Support service systems for people with dual diagnosis in the USA R. Fletcher, J. Beasley and J. W. Jacobson; 23. The state of care management in services for people with mental retardation in the United Kingdom P. Cambridge; 24. Measuring outcomes of services M. Lindsey and E. Gralton; 25. Staff stress C. Hatton; 26. Professional training in the psychiatry of mental retardation in the United Kingdom K. Day.

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The problems faced by those individuals with developmental disability are all too often heightened by psychiatric or behavioural disorder. These quality of life issues have come to increasing attention over recent years of improved community and social integration. In tune with this mood of concern, Dr Bouras has gathered together a comprehensive dossier of essential facts and concepts for all those involved with the care of the dually diagnosed. Drawing on both clinical experience and the latest research, an international and multiprofessional team of contributors provide concise and relevant reviews. They highlight the principles for good clinical practice in assessment, management and services, providing hands-on practical advice for a wide range of mental health professionals.