Adaptive Behavior Strategies for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Evidence-Based Practices Across the Life Span

This book examines strategies for teaching adaptive behavior across the lifespan to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including basic hygiene, complex skills, recreation, play, and leisure, and interventions to maintain independence and safety in community settings. It is a valuable resource for researchers, professors, graduate students, clinicians, therapists, and other scientist-practitioners in developmental psychology, behavioral therapy/rehabilitation, social work, clinical child and school psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry, pediatrics, and special education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book explores effective strategies for teaching adaptive behavior to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who frequently face challenges in acquiring the essential skills for daily living. It delves into evidence-based practices tailored to functional life skills, encompassing a wide range of abilities, from fundamental hygiene practices such as bathing, brushing teeth, and dressing to more complex skills like driving. Additionally, the volume discusses interventions related to recreation, play, and leisure, as well as crucial measures for maintaining independence and safety in community settings, such as abduction prevention skills for children.

The book provides detailed insights into both existing evidence-based practices and the practical implementation of interventions. Key areas of coverage include:

Basic hygiene: Teaching essential self-care skills, including bathing, brushing teeth, and dressing, to individuals with varying levels of independence.

Advanced and complex skills: Developing and refining skills that enable individuals to participate in activities of daily living, such as driving, cooking, and using technology.

Recreation, play, and leisure: Encouraging participation in enjoyable activities that promote socialization, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.

Independence and safety in community settings: Providing interventions to enhance individuals' ability to navigate unfamiliar environments, prevent accidents, and maintain safety.

Teaching new technology skills: Assisting individuals in learning and utilizing mobile telephones, apps, and the internet to improve communication and access information.

Training caregivers: Providing guidance and support to caregivers to promote and sustain adaptive behavior in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, professors, graduate students, clinicians, therapists, and other scientist-practitioners in developmental psychology, behavioral therapy/rehabilitation, social work, clinical child and school psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry, pediatrics, and special education. By providing a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to teaching adaptive behavior, this book empowers professionals to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and contribute to their overall well-being and independence.

Weight: 373g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030664435
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021