Challenging Behavior of Persons With Mental Health Disorders and Severe Developmental Disabilities

A valuable compendium for practitioners and care providers not extensively trained in the principles of behavioral psychology and neuropharmacology, Challenging Behavior discusses practices in the treatment and diagnosis of mental health disorders in persons with severe developmental disabilities.

Divided into 3 parts (Mental Health Disorders; Pharmacotherapy; and Behavioral Strategies) and 15 chapters written by authorities in the field, the book is also useful for designing comprehensive treatment plans.

Also available:

Workbook: Mental Retardation (10th Edition) - ISBN 0940898829
Social Inclusion at Work - ISBN 0940898977

Since 1876, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of disabilities. AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and citizens concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities.

AAIDD publishes books for professionals in developmental disability in the areas of:

-Supported living
-Definition of intellectual disability
-Disability funding
-Positive behavior support
-Palliative care
-Quality of life
-Health