Clinical topics in disorders of intellectual development

Woodbury-Smith, M (ed)

Clinical topics in disorders of intellectual development - London RCPsych Publications 2015

This book addresses the care and treatment of adults and children who have disorders of intellectual development, also known as learning disabilities. It focuses specifically on the interface between intellectual disabilities and genetics, ageing, epilepsy and forensic psychiatry. A whole section is devoted to the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Topics include: comorbid mental and physical health problems; behavioural problems; psychopharmacology; and service provision. There are references to the up-to-date evidence-based literature throughout the text which aims to inform clinical practice.

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