Pica in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

• Main Authors: Sturmey, Peter (Author), Williams, Don E. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: Autism and Child Psychopathology Series,
• Subjects: Psychology.; Behavioral therapy.; Social work.; Child psychology.; School psychology.; Child and School Psychology.; Behavioral Therapy.; Social Work.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the clinical phenomenon of pica. It focuses specifically on the disorder as it presents in children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (ID). Initial chapters introduce current theories and definiti...

Table of Contents:

• Part I: Foundational Issues
• Chapter 1. Definition and Diagnosis
• Chapter 2. Epidemiology
• Chapter 3. Theories
• Part II: Treatment
• Chapter 4. Behavioral Assessment and Treatment: An Overview
• Chapter 5. Functional Assessment and Analysis and Function-Based Interventions
• Chapter 6. Behavioral Interventions: Non-Function Based Interventions
• Chapter 7. Behavioral Interventions: Treatment Programs and Outcome Data
• Chapter 8. Prevention Treatment and Clinical Management of Pica
• Chapter 9. Biomedical and Other Interventions
• Part III: Emerging Issues
• Chapter 10. Future Directions for Research and Services.