Dog gone good: managing dog phobia in a teenage boy with a learning disability
By: Newman, Craig.
Contributor(s): Adams, Katie.
Series: British Journal of Learning Disabilities 32 (1) 2004: 35-38.Publisher: 2004Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume Subject(s): PHOBIAS | DOGS | ADOLESCENTSSummary: Presents a case study of a 17-year-old boy with a moderate intellectual disability who had a severe phobia of dogs. A systematic desensitisation approach with relaxation and modelling was used to manage his phobic response to dogs. Highlights the importance of selecting an appropriate model and brought into light some ethical concerns in working with young people who have fears of possibly dangerous animals such as dogs.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Presents a case study of a 17-year-old boy with a moderate intellectual disability who had a severe phobia of dogs. A systematic desensitisation approach with relaxation and modelling was used to manage his phobic response to dogs. Highlights the importance of selecting an appropriate model and brought into light some ethical concerns in working with young people who have fears of possibly dangerous animals such as dogs.
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