Identifying, Understanding and Supporting Diverse Autistic Identities
A professionals' guide to understanding and better identifying diverse autistic presentations, with chapters covering autistic diagnosis in BAME communities, misdiagnosis and the criminal justice system, the issue of misidentifying fabricated or induced illness, and the controversial and overlapping diagnoses of PDA, ODD, ASPD and BPD.
An in-depth practical guide for mental health practitioners working across diverse theoretical orientations to provide mental health services tailored to the needs of refugees. Chapters outline research-supported psychological interventions that can be used in a culturally sensitive manner.
Sexual Health Education Programme Manual for Groups and Individuals with
Let's Talk About Sex is a sexual health education programme manual for individuals and groups with intellectual disabilities. The manual provides a contemporary, well-structured programme covering physical and emotional aspects of sexual health, gender identity, consent, assertiveness, dignity and respect, and sexual relationships.
Contemporary and Critical Approaches to Clinical and Organisational Prac
Presents a compelling case for re-thinking clinical services in more positive and holistic ways for people diagnosed with 'personality disorders' - individuals whose high levels of emotional distress can cause them to display behaviours that may be perceived as complex, challenging and detrimental to the therapeutic relationship.
A comprehensive assessment for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease
Diagnosis of prodromal Alzheimer's disease and AD dementia in people with Down's Syndrome is a major challenge. The comprehensive Cambridge Examination for Mental Disorders of Older People with DS and Others with Intellectual Disabilities (CAMDEX-DS) has been validated for diagnosing prodromal AD and AD dementia.
People with Down Syndrome and Others with Intellectual Disabilities.Pictorial material for cognitive examination
Diagnosis of prodromal Alzheimer's disease and AD dementia in people with Down's Syndrome is a major challenge. The comprehensive Cambridge Examination for Mental Disorders of Older People with DS and Others with Intellectual Disabilities (CAMDEX-DS) has been validated for diagnosing prodromal AD and AD dementia.
A self-study guide to support staff in intellectual disability services to understand and respond to the complex and holistic needs of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
Guides readers through the full process of treating suicidal patients, from screening to relapse prevention, using effective, research-informed interventions. Sam Knapp explains suicidal behaviour through ideation to action theories of suicide, and argues for the application of principle based ethics when making treatment decisions.
Shows mental health providers how to expand their practice in order to treat older adults. Chapters describe tools and techniques for assessing and treating common conditions that practitioners encounter when working with older adults, including depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment, and prescription drug misuse.