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Non-aversive and mildly aversive procedures for reducing problem behaviours in people with developmental disorders: a review
- Authors:
- LANCIONI Giulio E., HOOGEVEEN Frans
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap Research, 3(2), 1990, pp.137-160.
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
During the last few years, great concern has been expressed about the use of aversive procedures for reducing deviant behaviours in people with developmental disorders. Given this situation, the role of non-aversive and mildly aversive procedures has become increasingly relevant. Reviews such procedures with regard to their outcomes, the characteristics of people treatment, and the deviant behaviours involved, based on studies published during the last 15 years.
Group psychotherapy with learning disabled adults
- Authors:
- JONES Alison M., BONNAR Sally
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 24(2), 1996, pp.65-69.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
An account is offered of group psychotherapy with five mildly learning disabled adults with emotional and maturational difficulties. Group content, dynamic process and problems, and evaluation are examined. Psychodynamic group psychotherapy with this client group is a treatment option not often undertaken but it is appropriate and potentially beneficial to this group of people. The task of the therapist is not easy and supervision and support are essential.
The multi-modal diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Authors:
- DETWEILER Robert E., HICKS Andrew P., HICKS Mack R.
- Journal article citation:
- Therapeutic Care and Education, 4(2), Summer 1995, pp.4-9.
- Publisher:
- Association of Workers for Maladjusted Children
Demonstrate that paper diagnosis and treatment of ADHD must involve a multi-disciplined team of professionals. They also show how such a system work at Centre Academy in London.
Self-injurious behaviour: an overview of recent trends in epidemiological and behavioural research
- Author:
- EMERSON Eric
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap Research, 5(1), 1992, pp.49-81.
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
Reviews and discusses three aspects: basing interventions on an analysis of underlying causes, the functional displacement and communication hypothesis, and the debate about the acceptability and effectiveness of aversive treatment.
A special kind of brain: living with nonverbal learning disability
- Author:
- BURGER Nancy Russell
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 224p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Sharing the experience of bringing up a child with nonverbal learning disability (NLD), this warm and accessible book offers advice on subjects ranging across diagnosis and therapy, children’s interaction with each other, suitable activities for a child with NLD and how to discuss NLD with children. This book informs parents and professionals who work with children with NLD.
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.
Understanding specific learning difficulties
- Author:
- PRIOR Margot
- Publisher:
- Psychology Press
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 191p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Presents current knowledge on the nature, causes, characteristics, correlates and treatment of specific learning difficulties. Describes and explains reading, spelling, and mathematical difficulties; provides information on psychological and neuropsychological assessments; explains the associations between behavioural problems and learning difficulties; and critically reviews remedial approaches.
A review of DRO: the influence of the degree of intellectual disability and the frequency of the target behaviour
- Author:
- WHITAKER Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 9(1), 1996, pp.61-79.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
A review of the use of Differential Reinforcement of Other Behaviours (DRO) showed that the majority of people had target behaviour with an initial frequency of greater than once a minute. It is suggested that DRO may not be as effective with lower frequency target behaviours and recommendations are made as to how its effectiveness might be increased.
Medical aspects of assessment and treatment of children with Attention Deficit Disorder
- Author:
- KEWLEY Geoff
- Journal article citation:
- Therapeutic Care and Education, 3(3), Winter 1994, pp.284-293.
- Publisher:
- Association of Workers for Maladjusted Children
Deals with the topic of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) in children from the paediatric perspective. It describes the nature of the diagnosis and the presenting symptoms then goes on to deal with assessment and management of the disorder, before describing the long term outcomes of treatment. The author argues that there is a need in the UK for professionals to incorporate knowledge and understanding of ADHD into their approaches to the diagnosis and care of children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.