Mental wellness in adults with Down Syndrome : a guide to emotional and behavioral strengths and challenges
By: McGuire, Dennis.
Contributor(s): Chicoine, Brian.
Woodbine House Bethesda 2006Edition: 1st.Description: xvi, 431 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.ISBN: 9781890627658.Subject(s): DOWN SYNDROME | MENTAL HEALTH CARE | EMOTIONS | EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT | EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS | BEHAVIOUR REINFORCEMENTSummary: Offers a resource for parents, mental health professionals, teachers and caregivers who want to understand better how to promote mental health and resolve psychosocial problems in people with Down syndrome. Clarifies what are the common behavioural characteristics of Down syndrome, how some can be mistaken for mental illness, and what are the bona fide mental health problems that occur more commonly in people with Down syndrome. Describes these traits and mental health issues, also explains, through detailed observations and case studies based on patients, how parents, caregivers and adults with Down syndrome can work together to foster mental wellness. Discusses the importance of regular assessment and how behaviour and mental well-being can be affected by environmental conditions, social opportunities, and physical health.Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book | IHC Library | 730 MCG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | W002362 | ||||
Book | IHC Library | Wellington Down Syndrome Association | 730 MCG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 2 | Available | W0012045 |
Offers a resource for parents, mental health professionals, teachers and caregivers who want to understand better how to promote mental health and resolve psychosocial problems in people with Down syndrome. Clarifies what are the common behavioural characteristics of Down syndrome, how some can be mistaken for mental illness, and what are the bona fide mental health problems that occur more commonly in people with Down syndrome. Describes these traits and mental health issues, also explains, through detailed observations and case studies based on patients, how parents, caregivers and adults with Down syndrome can work together to foster mental wellness. Discusses the importance of regular assessment and how behaviour and mental well-being can be affected by environmental conditions, social opportunities, and physical health.
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Thank you so much for the loan of this book - it was wonderful
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This book is a must read for all parents of children with Down Syndrome. These habits that worry you, those concerns that keep you awake with "is it normal, is it not", will be answred by reading this well written and researched book.
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This is a great book in a space where there is little information. We are so impressed that the Bay of Plenty DownSyndrom Ass. bought 12 copies for local families.