Psychological therapies for adults with intellectual disabilities

This book brings together contributions from leading proponents of psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities, which offer key information on the nature and prevalence of psychological and mental health problems, the delivery of treatment approaches, and the effectiveness of treatment. * Offers a detailed guide to available therapies for adults with intellectual disabilities* Includes case illustrations to demonstrate therapies in action* Provides up-to-date coverage of current research in the field* Puts forward a consideration of the wider contexts for psychological therapy including the relationship with social deprivation, general health, and the cost effectiveness of treatment* Places individual interventions in the context of the person's immediate social network including families and carers* Includes contributions from leading proponents from around the world.

About the editors -- About the contributors -- Foreword / by Tom Prout -- Mental health and emotional problems in people with intellectual disabilities / John L. Taylor -- Social and psychological factors as determinants of emotional and behavioural difficulties / Eric Emerson and Andrew Jahoda -- The assessment of mental health problems in adults with intellectual disabilities / Chris Hatton and John L. Taylor -- Preparing people with intellectual disabilities for psychological treatment / Dave Dagnan, Andrew Jahoda and Amy Kilbane -- Adapting psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities i : assessment and cognitive deficit considerations / William R. Lindsay, Andrew J. Jahoda, Paul Willner and John L. Taylor -- Adapting psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities ii : treatment approaches and modifications / William R. Lindsay, Andrew J. Jahoda and Paul Willner -- Cognitive behaviour therapy for anxiety disorders / William R Lindsay, Paul Willner and Peter Sturmey -- Cognitive behavioural therapy for mood disorders / Anna J. Esbensen and Sigan L. Hartley -- Anger control problems / John L Taylor and Raymond W Novaco -- Cognitive-behavio…