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Demystifying Syndromes II
Demystifying Syndromes II

Demystifying Syndromes II

Clinical and Educational Implications of Common Syndromes Associated with Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

Edited by Dorothy Griffiths, Edited by Shelley L Watson

PSYCHOLOGY

248 Pages, 7 x 10

Formats: Trade Paper

Trade Paper, $59.95 (US $59.95) (CA $71.95)

Publication Date: October 2016

ISBN 9781572561403

Rights: US & CA

NADD (Oct 2016)

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Overview

In Demystifying Syndromes II, the editors have selected some common and some lesser known syndromes that are associated with persons with developmental disabilities and coexisting mental or behavioral challenges, specifically Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as Fragile X, Down, Williams, Smith-Magenis, 22q Deletion, Smith-Lemli-Opitz, and Angelman syndromes. Each book chapter provides the reader with an informative and accurate description of the disability, written by individuals with an integrated understanding of how the physical, psychiatric or biochemical influences may interact with the psychological factors (learning approaches, communication, skills) of the individual, as well as with the social-environmental aspects (supports, adaptations, and vulnerabilities).

Author Biography

Dr. Dorothy Griffiths has extensive experience in working on clinical issues regarding dual diagnosis (persons who are developmentally disabled and have mental health issues). Her expertise more specifically is in the area of sexual abuse and offence, aggression and self-injury, and social skills training with persons with developmental disabilities. Her recent research interests have included Human Rights and Deinstitutionalization. She has written and speaks extensively on these topics. She is notably recognized for five books that she co-authored/co-edited called Changing Sexually Inappropriate Behavior, Dual Diagnosis, Demystifying Syndromes, Ethical Dilemmas of Sexuality and Developmental Disabilities, and The Human Rights Agenda. She is a recipient of numerous teaching, research and advocacy awards.