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The therapeutic process with children with learning disorders
- Author:
- PALOMBO Joseph
- Journal article citation:
- Psychoanalytic Social Work, 8(3/4), 2001, pp.143-168.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Clinicians who work with children and adolescents with learning disorders must be aware of the relationships between the learning disorder and the psychopathology the children present. This article offers a conceptual framework, abused on psychoanalytic self psychology, to understand the modifications that are necessary in the treatment of this population. The author suggests that, in contrast to other approaches, it is not possible to conceptualise the treatment of these children as having a beginning, a middle, and an end. Rather, the therapeutic process is open-ended and conceived as occurring during a series of moments. The moments may be categorised as concordant, complementary, or disjunctive. During concordant moments a holding environment is created: during complementary moments the transference and countertransference is addressed; and during disjunctive moments the ruptures that inevitably occur during treatment are dealt with.
Attitudes of healthcare staff in the treatment of children and adolescents with intellectual disability: a brief report
- Author:
- ONG Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 42(3), 2017, pp.295-300.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Background: Children with an intellectual disability (ID) have complex health needs that extend beyond the expected cognitive deficits, affecting a myriad of developmental domains. These children frequently receive inadequate health care such that their needs remain poorly managed. Methods: Staff from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network (N = 160) completed a survey on attitudes, experiences, and training satisfaction when working with patients with ID. The 48-question needs analysis survey was distributed electronically to staff from a variety of disciplines and experience levels. Results: Although staff considered themselves broadly competent in caring for children with ID, they were less confident in specific skills, such as managing associated challenging behaviours in the clinic. As confidence in skills such as these decreased, the desire for further training increased. (Publisher abstract)
A big hole
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, December 2002, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Discusses the importance of providing treatment and services for young people with learning disabilities and mental health problems. Looks at the findings from a recent report, 'Count Us In', from the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities.
A new understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: alternate concepts and interventions
- Author:
- YESCHIN Natalie J.
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 17(3), June 2000, pp.227-245.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This article explores alternate concepts for increasing our understanding of the intra/interpersonal difficulties that are observed in those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Language theory in correlation with under inhibition of responses is explained, and demonstrates how those with ADHD are more vulnerable for developing intra/interpersonal struggles. Interventions are proposed that are behavioural and psychopharmacological, with a systems approach. Two cases are presented to illustrate how these treatment techniques translate into actual practice. All proposed interventions are aimed to address and anticipate the potential that individuals and families with ADHD experiences under inhibition of responses with accompanying, maladaptive intra/interpersonal functioning.
Social group work for young offenders with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- MISHNA Faye, MUSKAT Barbara
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work with Groups, 24(3/4), 2002, pp.11-31.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Despite the high incidence of learning disabilities among young offenders, research suggests that young offenders with learning disabilities do not receive interventions that address their learning disabilities. Group treatment approaches foryoung offenders typically utilize a cognitive-behavioural orientation. Cognitive behaviouraltechniques have been found to be effective with the young offender population by targeting their faulty thinking. However, cognitive behavioral treatmentis less effective with youth who have academic delays. Individuals with learning disabilities may have difficulties with the cognitive tasks used in cognitive behavioural treatment. This paper describes a treatment group, with illustrations, adapted for young offenders with learning disabilities, combining cognitive-behavioural andmutual-aid principles.
The Substance of young needs review 2001
- Authors:
- CHRISTIAN Jane, CROME Ilana, GILVARRY Eilish, JOHNSON Paul, McARDLE Paul, McCARTHY Steve
- Publisher:
- Health Advisory Service
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 138p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Many children who misuse substances have multiple antecedent and co-occurring mental health, social and educational problems. Often these date from preschool years , occur against even generations of diversity, occur in individuals with vulnerabilities such as learning difficulties and other developmental problems and are deeply entrenched. Consequently any successful intervention must be capable of addressing multiple vulnerabilities.
Making sense together: practical approaches to supporting children who have multisensory impairments
- Author:
- WYMAN Rosalind
- Publisher:
- Souvenir Press
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 278p.,illus.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Draws on the authors own experiences of working closely with parents to develop the abilities of children who have multisensory impairments. Working with children ranging from a few months to the teenage years, the author describes a holistic approach that will develop communication, self help skills and confidence in their ability to explore their world in a positive way.
Working with young people who sexually abuse: new pieces of the jigsaw puzzle
- Author:
- CALDER Martin C.
- Publisher:
- Russell House
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 319p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Lyme Regis
Collection of papers aiming to consolidate and extent the current knowledge and practice base in relation to young people who sexually abuse. Papers include: filling the theoretical reservoir of causal explanations; detection, diagnosis and treatment of paraphilic personality disorder; clinical assessment instruments that measure strengths and risks in children and families; recovery assessments with young people who sexually abuse; attachment and intimacy in young people who sexually abuse; a framework for a multiagency approach to working with young abusers; a conceptual framework for managing young people who sexually abuse; a psychoanalytical view of the relationship between fathers and their sons; a description of a community based project to work with young people who sexually abuse; developing groupwork with young people who sexually abuse; young abusers with learning difficulties; young people with Asperger's syndrome; the significance of trauma in problematic behaviour; dilemmas and potential work with sexually abusive young people in residential settings; and characteristics and treatment of adolescent sex offenders in the republic of Ireland.
Practice issues in working with young abusers who have learning disabilities
- Author:
- O'CALLAGHAN David
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse Review, 7(6), November 1998, pp.435-448.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This article reflects on one service's (G-MAP) experience in developing provision for young people with learning disabilities whose sexual behaviour is abusive. Reviews available data concerning prevalence, along with perspectives on routes into sexual offending. Learning-disabled young abusers present a number of particular challenges to practitioners and agencies. Key considerations in treatment and risk management are identified. An overview at one specialist group programme is given and comparisons drawn with others' experience of groupwork with the learning disabled. A principal theme identified is the need for intervention to be supported via an effective network, with well co-ordinated interagency working.
Treatment of offenders with mental disorders
- Editor:
- WETTSTEIN Robert M.
- Publisher:
- Guilford Press
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 447p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at the treatment of offenders with mental health problems in the United States. Includes chapters on: administration of treatment programmes; legal aspects; inpatient treatment; community based forensic treatment; treatment in prison; treatment of sex offenders; treatment of offenders with learning difficulties; and treatment of juvenile offenders.