The Second Edition of the handbook reflects the diversity of this complex subject matter, addressing its prevalence and presentation, testing methods, and treatment options. In addition to focusing on specific psychopathologies as they affect the course of intellectual disability (ID), several new chapters and significantly updated coverage span the field from in-depth analyses of psychosocial aspects of ID to promising new findings in genetics and the ongoing challenges of tailoring personalized care to meet individual client needs. Expert contributors bridge gaps between the evidence base and best practices for treating clients with ID across disciplines and discuss improved policy for maximum utility.

Key areas of coverage include:

• Core etiological approaches in psychopathology and ID, including neuroimaging, behavioral phenotypes and genetic syndromes, psychological and social factors, and epilepsy.
• Comorbid psychopathologies (e.g., mood, anxiety, bipolar and personality disorders).
• Common clinical conditions (e.g., ADHD, autism, and behavior problems).
• Medical and psychological interventions (e.g., psychopharmacology) as well as community and inpatient services.
  The Handbook of Psychopathology in Intellectual Disability , Second Edition, is an essential reference for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians, therapists, and other scientist-practitioners in developmental, school, and clinical child psychology, psychiatry, social work, rehabilitation medicine, public health, neuropsychology, and all related disciplines.

Provides in-depth analyses of psychosocial aspects of intellectual disability (ID) Explores promising new findings in genetics and common clinical conditions (e.g., ADHD, autism, and behavior problems) Examines medical and psychological interventions as well as community and inpatient services

Autorentext

Johnny L. Matson, Ph.D., is Professor and Distinguished Research Master (retired) in the Department of Psychology at Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge. Previously, he was Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He has served as major professor for 72 doctoral candidates and is the author of more than 900 publications, including 54 books. Dr. Matson is the founding editor of the Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

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Chapter 1 History and Epidemiology of Intellectual Disability.- Chapter 2 Behavioral Phenotypes and Genetic Syndromes.- Chapter 3 Classification and Diagnosis Systems.- Chapter 4 Assessment of Mental Health Problems in People with Intellectual Disabilities.- Chapter 5 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Children and Young People with Intellectual Disabilities.- Chapter 6 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Abuse.- Chapter 7 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD).- Chapter 8 Autism.- Chapter 9 New Insights on Challenging Behaviors: Assessment and Treatment cross the Lifespan.- Chapter 10 Characteristics and Assessment of Pica in Individuals with Intellectual Disability.- Chapter 11 Self-Injurious Behavior.- Chapter 12 The Assessment and Treatment of Feeding Disorders for Individuals with Intellectual Disability: An Interdisciplinary Approach.- Chapter 13 The Assessment of Sleep Disorders: in Dually Diagnosed Individuals.- Chapter 14 Psychological Treatments.- Chapter 15 Overview of Behavior Analytic Teaching Strategies.- Chapter 16 The Treatment of Dually Diagnosed Individuals with Sleep Disturbances and Intellectual Disabilities.- Chapter 17 Special Education for Individuals with Challenging Behaviors.- Chapter 18 Psychopharmacology.