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Comorbid Conditions in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
. Ed(S): Matson, Johnny L.; Matson, Michael L.
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Description for Comorbid Conditions in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Paperback. Editor(s): Matson, Johnny L.; Matson, Michael L. Series: Autism and Child Psychopathology Series. Num Pages: 446 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN; JMC; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 700.
This comprehensive edited volume synthesizes the current state of research and practice in psychological, medical, and motor disorders as they affect individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID). It examines how these disorders exist across this population, sometimes confound diagnosis, and often affect individuals’ quality of life. In addition, this book explores which treatments are effective for patients and points to future challenges.
Comorbid conditions featured include:
- Challenging behaviors.
- ADHD, autism, and other conditions present during early childhood.
- Anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia.
- Balance and gait problems.
- Cerebral palsy.
- Medical conditions common to persons with ID, such as epilepsy, obesity, and chronic pain.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
446
Condition
New
Series
Autism and Child Psychopathology Series
Number of Pages
446
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319501291
SKU
V9783319501291
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Ref
99-15
About . Ed(S): Matson, Johnny L.; Matson, Michael L.
Johnny L. Matson, Ph.D., is Professor and Distinguished Research Master and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, U.S.A. He has also previously held a professorship in psychiatry and clinical psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. He is the author of more than 800 publications including 41 books. He also serves ... Read more
Reviews for Comorbid Conditions in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
“The book explores comorbid psychological, medical, and motor disorders in people with intellectual disabilities. It also considers evidence-based treatments and where future research should be directed. … This book does a good job of discussing various comorbid conditions for individuals with intellectual disabilities in terms of assessment and treatment.” (Gary B. Kaniuk, Doody’s Book Reviews, July, 2016)