{"product_id":"mental-health-intellectual-disabilities-and-the-aging-process-isbn-9781405101646","title":"Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities and the Aging Process","description":"This book is the third in a series with the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (Series Editor: Matthew P. Janicki). These publications are designed to address the issues of health, adult development and aging among persons with intellectual disabilities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor many years it has been recognized that some adults with intellectual disabilities are at elevated risk for mental and behavioral health problems. Often the aging process can complicate the identification, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this type of dual diagnosis and present complex challenges to clinicians and carers. This book is designed as a practical resource for those involved with the support, care and treatment of persons with intellectual disabilities, and should prove particularly useful as this community achieves increased longevity. The book is divided into three parts: Prevalence and Characteristics; Diagnosis and Treatment; and Service System Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e  Overview of Aging, Emotional Health and Behaviour. \u003cp\u003eSection I: Prevalence and Diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevalence of Mental, Behavioural and Neurobehavioral Disorders among Older People with Intellectual Disabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychopathology and Older Age.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Etiological Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment of Behavioural and Psychiatric Disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDepression in Adults and Aging Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCognitive Decline and Aging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehavioural and Psychiatric Overlays from Physical and Medical Conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional Health and Aging in Adults with Down Syndrome.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection II Treatments and Interventions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychotherapy and Other Psychological Interventions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAging-Related Behavioural Interventions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychotropic Medications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDynamics of Bereavement and Grief Reactions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection III Service System Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Mental Health and Support Services: Planning Principles and Models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevention Strategies and Community Education.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture Directions and Challenges\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePhilip W. Davidson\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry and Director of the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, United States of America\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVee P. Prasher\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor – Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry within Birmingham Specialist Community Health NHS Trust (services for People with Learning Disabilities), United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew P. Janicki\u003c\/b\u003e is Research Associate Professor, Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago, United States of America\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword written by Allen C. Crocker MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, United States of America\u003c\/p\u003e  This book is the third in a series with the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (Series Editor: Matthew P. Janicki). These publications are designed to address the issues of health, adult development and aging among persons with intellectual disabilities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor many years it has been recognized that some adults with intellectual disabilities are at elevated risk for mental and behavioral health problems. Often the aging process can complicate the identification, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this type of dual diagnosis and present complex challenges to clinicians and carers. This book is designed as a practical resource for those involved with the support, care and treatment of persons with intellectual disabilities, and should prove particularly useful as this community achieves increased longevity. The book is divided into three parts: Prevalence and Characteristics; Diagnosis and Treatment; and Service System Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989607334117,"sku":"NP9781405101646","price":77.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405101646.jpg?v=1761784785","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/mental-health-intellectual-disabilities-and-the-aging-process-isbn-9781405101646","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}