This booklet is a basic introduction with a view to providing a greater understanding of challenging behaviour particularly as it relates to adults with cerebral palsy. Some broad strategies for managing challenging behaviour are discussed. Contents include: personal risk factors in cerebral palsy; reasons for challenging behaviour; management of challenging behaviour in cerebral palsy; post assessment; some key learning points; the pharmacological approach.
This booklet is a basic introduction with a view to providing a greater understanding of challenging behaviour particularly as it relates to adults with cerebral palsy. Some broad strategies for managing challenging behaviour are discussed. Contents include: personal risk factors in cerebral palsy; reasons for challenging behaviour; management of challenging behaviour in cerebral palsy; post assessment; some key learning points; the pharmacological approach.
Examines contemporary developments in the scientific understanding of genetics and the ways in which these are transforming possible relations between humans and the world around them. The book aims to encourage readers to critically examine social issues that relate to genetic science . The focus is mainly on human genetics exploring those developments which are seen as most significant in terms of public perceptions, social impact or public policy. Contents include: 'good' genes and 'bad' genes, a historical perspective; genetics and behaviour; antenatal screening and testing; the human genome project, gene therapy and pharmogenetics; cloning; bioethics; the future of genetic research and development.
Examines contemporary developments in the scientific understanding of genetics and the ways in which these are transforming possible relations between humans and the world around them. The book aims to encourage readers to critically examine social issues that relate to genetic science . The focus is mainly on human genetics exploring those developments which are seen as most significant in terms of public perceptions, social impact or public policy. Contents include: 'good' genes and 'bad' genes, a historical perspective; genetics and behaviour; antenatal screening and testing; the human genome project, gene therapy and pharmogenetics; cloning; bioethics; the future of genetic research and development.
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homosexuality, human rights, intervention, physical disabilities, pregnancy, research ethics, screening, sociology, statistical methods, behaviour, birth parents, confidentiality, diagnostic tests, family relations, ethics, genetics;