NADD Publication

Dual Diagnosis: An Introduction to the Mental Health Needs of Persons with Developmental Disabilities This book offers new insights from research and practice in the field of dual diagnosis. It is a comprehensive text designed to update our knowledge and understanding concerning mental health aspects in persons with developmental disabilities. It is essential that persons who work in this field have access to the latest information and training so they can provide the most effective service. This book is designed for that purpose. This book is now out-of-print in hardcopy and only available here as downloadable PDFs. Note that PDF software such as Adobe Reader is required to view and print the book.

English Publication sections:

Covers and front matter
Forward
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Nature of Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 2: The Mental Health Needs of Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 3: The Integrated Biopsychosocial Approach to Challenging Behaviours
Chapter 4: The DSM-IV and How It Applies to Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 5: Comprehensive Screening and Assessment
Chapter 6: Person-Centred Approaches to Services and Supports
Chapter 7: Collaborative Treatment Approaches
Chapter 8: Psychopharmacological Treatments in Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 9: Building Responsive Service Systems
Chapter 10: The Interdisciplinary Mental Health Team
Chapter 11: Developing Social Supports for People who have a Dual Diagnosis
Chapter 12: Offenders who have a Developmental Disability
Chapter 13: Sexuality and Mental Health Issues
Chapter 14: Substance-related Disorders in Persons with a Developmental Disability
Chapter 15: Dual Diagnosis in Children
Chapter 16: Aging and Dual Diagnosis
Chapter 17: Mental Health Issues in Clients with Severe Communication Impairments
Chapter 18: Legal Issues and Ethical Dimensions of Dual Diagnosis
Glossary
How To Use
Appendix A: Syndromes and Diagnostic Features
Appendix B: Common Psychiatric Conditions Associated with Developmental Disabilities
Index