Clinical Psychology and People with Intellectual Disabilities

Eric Emerson is Professor of Disability & Health Research at Lancaster University, UK, and Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney. Kate Dickson is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist at the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales.Rupa Gone is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist at Hertfordshire Community Health Services in Watford.Chris Hatton is Professor of Psychology, Health and Social Care, Lancaster University, UK.Jo Bromley is Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Service Lead for the Clinical Psychology Service for Children with Disabilities, Central Manchester Foundation Hospital Trust.Amanda Caine is Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Professional Lead for Clinical Psychology, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.

“Aimed at both trainee and qualified clinical psychologist, Clinical Psychology and People with Intellectual Disabilitiesis a book packed with evidence-based, relevant, in-depth as well as tried and tested knowledge and clinical skills for working with people with intellectual disabilities across the lifespan. . . For the inspiration, and more, I highly recommend the book." (International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support, 1 November 2014)

• About the Editors ix List of Contributors  xiPreface xiiiPart 1: Setting the Scene  1Chapter 1 Intellectual Disabilities – Classification, Epidemiology and Causes  3Chris HattonChapter 2 Service Provision  23Rupa Gone, Chris Hatton and Amanda CaineChapter 3 Social Context  51Eric Emerson and Rupa GoneChapter 4 Cognitive Assessment  63Isobel LambChapter 5 Common Legal Issues in Clinical Practice  83A.J. HollandPart 2: General Clinical Issues  105Chapter 6 Interviewing People with Intellectual Disabilities 107Helen Prosser and Jo BromleyChapter 7 Working with People: Direct Interventions 121Nigel Beail and Andrew JahodaChapter 8 Working with Families  141Jo Bromley and Christine MellorChapter 9 Working with Organisations or: Why Won’t They Follow My Advice?  161Judith McBrien and Sue CandyChapter 10 Reflections on 25 Years Working in the NHS 181Ian FlemingPart 3: Working with  203Chapter 11 Working with People Whose Behaviour Challenges Services  205Alick BushChapter 12 Working with Offenders or Alleged Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities  235Glynis H. Murphy and Isabel C.H. ClareChapter 13 Sexual Exploitation of People with Intellectual Disabilities  273Paul Withers and Jennifer MorrisChapter 14 Working with Parents Who Happen to Have Intellectual Disabilities 293Sue McGawChapter 15 People with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Ill-Health  313D. Dagnan and W.R. LindsayChapter 16 Working with People with Autism  339Jo Bromley, Elizabeth Crabtree, Christine Mellor and Mary DelaneyChapter 17 Older Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Issues in Ageing and Dementia 359Sunny Kalsy-Lillico, Dawn Adams and Chris OliverIndex  393