Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies for Persons with Disabilities

This book offers clinicians a condensed and accessible approach to treating patients with disabilities. Experts in such diverse areas as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, spinal cord injury, chronic illness, visual and hearing disabilities, amputation, mental retardation, and autism provide their specialized cognitive-behavioral interventions. Each offers a comprehensive review of the nature of the dysfunction, appropriate models, assessment strategies, developmental considerations, and state-of-the-art treatment approaches. For practitioners who are attempting to address the unique and highly complex psychological needs of individuals with disabilities, this volume is an invaluable resource.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076570238X
• ISBN13: 9780765702388
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Jason Aronson
• Length: 359 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.3"