Handbook of Behavior Modification with the Mentally Retarded

Handbook of Behavior Modification with the Mentally Retarded edited by Johnny L. Matson.

The development of behavior modification principles and procedures and the ensuing research have had a dramatic impact on services for mentally re­ tarded persons. This book is the second edition of a volume that is designed to update readers on some of these many developments. Although many of the...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Matson, Johnny L. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 1990.
Edition:2nd ed. 1990.
Series:Nato Science Series B:, Physics,
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Clinical psychology.
Psychiatry.
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
Table of Contents:
  • I. General Issues
  • 1 Current Issues in Behavior Modification with Mentally Retarded Persons
  • 2 Three New Mental Retardation Service Models: Implications for Behavior Modification
  • 3 Staff Training
  • II. Assessment and Treatment
  • 4 Behavioral Assessment
  • 5 Principles of Behavior Modification
  • III. Treating Disruptive Behavior
  • 6 Self-Injurious Behavior
  • 7 Stereotyped Behavior
  • 8 Aggression and Related Conduct Difficulties
  • IV. Treating Self-Help Problems
  • 9 Toilet Training
  • 10 Acquisition of Self-Help Skills
  • 11 Community Living Skills
  • V. Treating Social and Emotional Problems
  • 12 Social Skills
  • 13 Consumer-Centered Transition and Supported Employment
  • 14 Emotional Problems I: Anxiety Disorders and Depression
  • 15 Emotional Problems II: Autism
  • VI. Academic and Management Issues
  • 16 Language Acquisition
  • 17 Academic Training
  • 18 Sexual Behavior.

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