Seminars in the Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability

The third edition of this book provides cutting-edge research on psychiatry and intellectual disability, from genetics to service delivery.

Mark Scheepers (Edited by), Mike Kerr (Edited by)

9781108465069, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 31 January 2019

272 pages, 7 b/w illus. 15 tables
23.4 x 15.6 x 1.3 cm, 0.46 kg

Now in its third edition, this high-quality, informative textbook presents intellectual disability and psychiatric presentation through the ages, to present a clear focus on issues relevant to psychiatric aspects for children and adults, at different stages of life. An ideal text for all psychiatrists, in training and in practice, this up-to-date, comprehensive guide to the understanding of intellectual disability features links to specific psychiatric competencies, vital for those undergoing training. Covering the breadth of psychological, service and biological factors affecting people with intellectual disability, this edition includes updates on a wide range of issues: from psychiatric diagnosis and management, through genetic causation, behaviour, health issues, mortality to delivery of services (historic and current). Key for multiple professional groups, and authored by leading specialists, this text provides the definitive collection of cutting-edge research on the psychiatry of intellectual disability.

Part I. Understanding Intellectual Disability: 1. Epidemiology of intellectual disability Christine Linehan
2. Genetics of intellectual disability Kate Wolfe, Andre Strydom and Nick Bass
3. Behavioural phenotypes Ruth Bevan and Gill Bell
4. Communication in people with intellectual disability Lauren Edwards
Part II. Comorbidity: 5. Autism Tom Berney and Peter Carpenter
6. Epilepsy and intellectual disability Mike Kerr and Lance Watkins
7. Complex physical health issues in people with intellectual disability Robyn A. Wallace and Mark Scheepers
8. Mortality in people with intellectual disability Pauline Heslop and Matthew Hoghton
Part III. Psychiatric and Behavioural Disorders: 9. Children with intellectual disabilities and psychiatric problems Pru Allington-Smith
10. Adults with intellectual disabilities and psychiatric disorders Sally-Ann Cooper
11. Management of dementia in intellectual disability Vee P. Prasher and Hassan Mahmood
12. Forensic psychiatry and intellectual disability Harm Boer and Liz Beber
13. Psychotherapy in people with intellectual disabilities Rajnish Attavar and Kuljit Bhogal
14. Psychological treatment of common behavioural disorders Audrey Espie and Andrew Jahoda
15. Challenging behaviour and the use of pharmacological interventions John Devapriam and Regi T. Alexander
Part IV. Delivering High Quality Care: 16. History of services for people with disorders of intellectual development Peter Carpenter
17. Inpatient care in intellectual disabilities Kiran Purandare and Shaun Gravestock
18. Legal provisions and restrictive practices Kevin O'Shea
19. Leadership and management Paul Winterbottom
20. Clinical research in intellectual disabilities: ethical and methodological challenges Niall O'Kane, Sujata Soni and Angela Hassiotis
21. Training in intellectual disability psychiatry Bernice Knight and Joanna Kingston.

Subject Areas: Clinical psychology [MMJ], Psychiatry [MMH]