Behavioral Health Promotion and Intervention in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
This book discusses the latest evidence-based practices and how they can be implemented to address health problems in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It offers various intervention and prevention strategies for treating comm
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James K. Luiselli Editor
Behavioral Health Promotion and Intervention in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Evidence-Based Practices in Behavioral Health Series editor Nirbhay N. Singh, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, USA
More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/11863
James K. Luiselli Editor
Behavioral Health Promotion and Intervention in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Editor James K. Luiselli North East Educational and Developmental Support Center Tewksbury, MA USA
ISSN 2366-6013 ISSN 2366-6021 (electronic) Evidence-Based Practices in Behavioral Health ISBN 978-3-319-27295-5 ISBN 978-3-319-27297-9 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-27297-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015957773 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by SpringerNature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Preface
Many children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) have serious health concerns that affect their learning, socialization, and quality of life. In recent years, there has been increased research attention toward treating individuals who have disease symptoms and chronic medical problems. Another vital concern is reducing health-risk factors and preventing onset of illnesses and other afflictions. Notably, the disciplines of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and more generally behavioral psychology have contributed greatly to health care for people with IDD. Behavioral methods are used in combination with traditional medicine and sometimes as a sole treatment agent. While early behavioral medicine applications were reported in the professional literature, there have been many new developments in theory, practice, and research. This book addresses the contribution of behavioral psychology, applied behavior analysis,
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