Tissues in the Assessment of Challenging Behaviour

Emerson, Eric

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“…The aims of psychological assessment with regards to challenging behavior may include the identification of problematic issues, appraisal of the impact on quality of life, hypotheses for causal pathways, and identification of adaptive alternatives that can be introduced during intervention (Emerson, 1998). Numerous reviews and assessment guidelines are available with regard to this, and a summary can be found in Emerson (2005). The debate concerning the distinction between challenging behaviors and psychiatric diagnoses is beyond the present review (see Emerson, Moss, & Kiernan, 1999, for a discussion).…”

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Assessment of Behavioral and Psychiatric Problems in People With Prader–Willi Syndrome: A Review of the Literature

Spendelow

2011

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Prader–Willi syndrome is a complex genetic disorder involving a wide range of behavioral, psychiatric, neurocognitive, and medical problems. A review of existing research was presented to facilitate assessment work with this population. Hyperphagia, compulsions/repetitive behavior, self‐injury (especially skin‐picking), and aggressive behaviors are particularly common in people with Prader–Willi syndrome. Psychotic, affective, and obsessive–compulsive disorders represent the most frequently occurring psychiatric disorders. Assessment should involve consideration of how behavioral and psychiatric problems can be influenced by neurocognitive functioning and medical issues. Research findings in these areas are presented to help clinicians make comprehensive assessment of mental health problems. The heterogeneous and progressive nature of many behavioral and psychiatric problems in this population presents significant challenges to psychological assessment and management. Comprehensive assessment requires an understanding of the phenotype of Prader–Willi syndrome, and associated issues that can impact upon clinical presentation.

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Section: Behavioral and Psychiatric Problems Most Prevalent In People With Pwsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Assessment of Behavioral and Psychiatric Problems in People With Prader–Willi Syndrome: A Review of the Literature

Spendelow

2011

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Tissues in the Assessment of Challenging Behaviour

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Assessment of Behavioral and Psychiatric Problems in People With Prader–Willi Syndrome: A Review of the Literature

Assessment of Behavioral and Psychiatric Problems in People With Prader–Willi Syndrome: A Review of the Literature

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