Behavioural Distress : Concepts and Strategies Paperback / softback
by Bob (Head of Learning Disability, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Thames Valley Univers Gates, Jane (Honorary Fellow, Institute for Learning, University of Hull, UK) Gear, Jane (Research Associate, The East Yorkshire Learning Disability Institute, University of Hull Wray
Paperback / softback
Description
Many people find themselves without the experience or skills to deal with individuals with behaviour they do not like or find threatening.
This much- needed new text provides insights and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. The book is divided into three sections. The first provides theoretical background, addresses legal and ethical issues, and raises questions about the language we use to describe behaviour we find difficult to understand. This is followed by the main part of the book and descriptions of seven different approaches and interventions.
The third section of the book discusses the problematic nature of evidence for choosing particular interventions and therapies. Attractively presented, the book includes:case studiesreader activitieslists of resources, such as annotated bibliographies, addresses of organisations and website addressesThis text will be of benefit to anyone working in health and social services, educational, and independent settings, as well as students, parents and carers. Written and edited by an interdisciplinary group of expert contributors, this book provides a unique resource that details a wide range of therapeutic interventions in one text.Accessible exploration of what constitutes behavioural distressRange of therapies covered includes arts therapies, gentle teaching, and behavioural interventionsUnique chapter on examining the evidence based for these therapiesColour plate sectionCase studies, reader activities and resource lists including web sites
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:328 pages, 35 ills.; Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Elsevier Health Sciences
- Publication Date:12/07/2000
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- ISBN:9780702024153
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:328 pages, 35 ills.; Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Elsevier Health Sciences
- Publication Date:12/07/2000
- Category:
- ISBN:9780702024153
