Psychological Therapies for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities [Paperback]

Psychological Therapies for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities brings together contributions from leading proponents of psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities, which offer key information on the nature and prevalence of psychological and mental health problems, the delivery of treatment approaches, and the effectiveness of treatment.

• Offers a detailed guide to available therapies for adults with intellectual disabilities
• Includes case illustrations to demonstrate therapies in action
• Provides up-to-date coverage of current research in the field
• Puts forward a consideration of the wider contexts for psychological therapy including the relationship with social deprivation, general health, and the cost effectiveness of treatment
• Places individual interventions in the context of the person’s immediate social network including families and carers
• Includes contributions from leading proponents from around the world

About the Editors vii

List of Contributors ix

Foreword xiii

Preface xvii

1 Mental Health and Emotional Problems in People with Intellectual Disabilities 1
John L. Taylor and Martin Knapp

2 Social and Psychological Factors as Determinants of Emotional and Behavioral Diffi culties 15
Eric Emerson and Andrew J. Jahoda

3 The Assessment of Mental Health Problems in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities 31
Chris Hatton and John L. Taylor

4 Preparing People with Intellectual DisabilitieslÓr