Lessons Learned.

The article looks at mental health work with intellectually disabled (ID) individuals with severe behavior problems. The author reflects on his many years of work as a psychologist with this population and offers guidelines for effective practice. Topics include behavior modification strategies, lea...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Corrections Today Vol. 74; no. 3; pp. 39 - 44
Main Author:	Shively, Randy
Format:	Article
Published:	American Correctional Association Jun/Jul2012
Subjects:	People with intellectual disabilities & crime Rehabilitation of criminals Offenders with intellectual disabilities Prison psychologists
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost

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Summary:	The article looks at mental health work with intellectually disabled (ID) individuals with severe behavior problems. The author reflects on his many years of work as a psychologist with this population and offers guidelines for effective practice. Topics include behavior modification strategies, least restrictive options, client strengths, and sexual offenses.