Self-injurious Behavior: Analysis, Assessment, and Treatment (Disorders of Human Learning, Behavior, and Communication)
James K. Luiselli Johnny L. Matson
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Description for Self-injurious Behavior: Analysis, Assessment, and Treatment (Disorders of Human Learning, Behavior, and Communication)
Paperback. Editor(s): Luiselli, James K.; Matson, Johnny L.; Singh, Nirbhay N. Series: Disorders of Human Learning, Behavior, and Communication. Num Pages: 410 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JM; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 615.
This volume addresses the topic of self-injurious behavior (SIB) in per sons with developmental disabilities. Among professionals and the lay public alike, there is little debate over the seriousness of self-injury, its detrimental effects, and the need for therapeutic intervention. At the same time, there are divergent views concerning its etiology and treat ment. Understanding the causes of self-injury, for example, requires an analysis of biological factors, socioenvironmental variables, communica tion competencies, and in complex clinical cases, the interrelationships among these influences. There is also uncertainty with regard to the function of self-injury. Put simply, why would people willingly inflict ... Read more
This volume addresses the topic of self-injurious behavior (SIB) in per sons with developmental disabilities. Among professionals and the lay public alike, there is little debate over the seriousness of self-injury, its detrimental effects, and the need for therapeutic intervention. At the same time, there are divergent views concerning its etiology and treat ment. Understanding the causes of self-injury, for example, requires an analysis of biological factors, socioenvironmental variables, communica tion competencies, and in complex clinical cases, the interrelationships among these influences. There is also uncertainty with regard to the function of self-injury. Put simply, why would people willingly inflict ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Series
Disorders of Human Learning, Behavior, and Communication
Number of Pages
393
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461391326
SKU
V9781461391326
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