Clinical Psychology and People with Intellectual Disabilities

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)

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.

About the Editors ix List of Contributors xi Preface xiii Part 1: Setting the Scene 1 Chapter 1 Intellectual Disabilities Classification, Epidemiology and Causes 3 Chris Hatton Chapter 2 Service Provision 23 Rupa Gone, Chris Hatton and Amanda Caine Chapter 3 Social Context 51 Eric Emerson and Rupa Gone Chapter 4 Cognitive Assessment 63 Isobel Lamb Chapter 5 Common Legal Issues in Clinical Practice 83 A.J. Holland Part 2: General Clinical Issues 105 Chapter 6 Interviewing People with Intellectual Disabilities 107 Helen Prosser and Jo Bromley Chapter 7 Working with People: Direct Interventions 121 Nigel Beail and Andrew Jahoda Chapter 8 Working with Families 141 Jo Bromley and Christine Mellor Chapter 9 Working with Organisations or: Why Wont They Follow My Advice? 161 Judith McBrien and Sue Candy Chapter 10 Reflections on 25 Years Working in the NHS 181 Ian Fleming Part 3: Working with 203 Chapter 11 Working with People Whose Behaviour Challenges Services 205 Alick Bush Chapter 12 Working with Offenders or Alleged Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities 235 Glynis H. Murphy and Isabel C.H. Clare Chapter 13 Sexual Exploitation of People with Intellectual Disabilities 273 Paul Withers and Jennifer Morris Chapter 14 Working with Parents Who Happen to Have Intellectual Disabilities 293 Sue McGaw Chapter 15 People with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Ill-Health 313 D. Dagnan and W.R. Lindsay Chapter 16 Working with People with Autism 339 Jo Bromley, Elizabeth Crabtree, Christine Mellor and Mary Delaney Chapter 17 Older Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Issues in Ageing and Dementia 359 Sunny Kalsy-Lillico, Dawn Adams and Chris Oliver Index 393