Handbook of Evidence-Based Practices in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
This handbook presents a diverse range of effective treatment approaches for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Its triple focus on key concepts, treatment and training modalities, and evidence-based interventions for chal
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Nirbhay N. Singh Editor
Handbook of Evidence-Based Practices in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Evidence-Based Practices in Behavioral Health
Series Editor Nirbhay N. Singh Medical College of Georgia Augusta University Augusta, GA, USA
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Nirbhay N. Singh Editor
Handbook of Evidence-Based Practices in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Editor Nirbhay N. Singh Medical College of Georgia Augusta university Augusta, GA, USA
ISSN 2366-6013 ISSN 2366-6021 (electronic) Evidence-Based Practices in Behavioral Health ISBN 978-3-319-26581-0 ISBN 978-3-319-26583-4 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-26583-4 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016938913 © 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 Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
For Judy, Ashvind and Subhashni With much love and affection
Preface
There has been an impressive growth in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities—in diagnosis, assessment, interventions, and quality of life issues—and there is an urgent need to draw together evidence-based findings from across this field. Philosophy and advocacy continue to be very strong forces that drive the care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For example, person-centered individual support plans preceded any evidence for their efficacy or effectiveness and, even now, the evidence is somewhat slim. Indeed, empirical evidence often tries to catch up with philosophy-driven practice. In addition, fads such as facilitated communication and secretin continue to be used by some professionals. Much has been written about fads and, due to the skepticism generated, proponents of new approaches and treatments often have to weather the scientific angst during the proof-of-concept phases
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