Managing aggressive behaviour in care settings : understanding and applying low arousal approaches / Andrew A. McDonnell.

Author/creator McDonnell, Andrew A.
Format Book
Publication InfoChichester, West Sussex, UK ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
Descriptionx, 257 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Understanding violence and aggression in care settings -- The development of a low arousal approach -- Developing a core training course -- Managing aggressive behaviour in services for people with an intellectual disability -- Managing aggressive behaviour in individuals with autistic spectrum disorders -- Applying low arousal approaches to children and adolescents in residential care services -- Developing alternatives to coercive behaviour management approaches in psychiatric settings -- Low arousal approaches in care environments for older adults -- Evaluating the outcomes of crisis management training -- Emerging themes.
Local noteLaupus-WCP
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009043679
ISBN9780470512326 (cloth)
ISBN0470512326 (cloth)
ISBN9780470512319 (pbk.)
ISBN0470512318 (pbk.)

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Laupus Books - Stacks WM 600 M478M 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold