Severe Behavior Disorders in the Mentally Retarded
Rowland P. . Ed(S): Barrett
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Description for Severe Behavior Disorders in the Mentally Retarded
Paperback. Editor(s): Barrett, Rowland P. Series: NATO Science Series B. Num Pages: 426 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMR; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 597.
It is well known that behavior problems are a salient characteristic of children and adults with mental retardation. That is not to say that all persons with mental retardation experience behavior disorders; how ever, most studies indicate that the incidence of emotional disturbance in this population is four to six times greater than that observed in similar intellectually nonhandicapped children and adults. It is equally well known that the principal form of treatment accorded clients with mental retardation and behavior disorders is pharmacotherapy or the prescrip tion of behavior modifying drugs. Recent studies show that 6 out of every 10 ... Read more
It is well known that behavior problems are a salient characteristic of children and adults with mental retardation. That is not to say that all persons with mental retardation experience behavior disorders; how ever, most studies indicate that the incidence of emotional disturbance in this population is four to six times greater than that observed in similar intellectually nonhandicapped children and adults. It is equally well known that the principal form of treatment accorded clients with mental retardation and behavior disorders is pharmacotherapy or the prescrip tion of behavior modifying drugs. Recent studies show that 6 out of every 10 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
426
Condition
New
Series
NATO Science Series B
Number of Pages
404
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781489905901
SKU
V9781489905901
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