Pica in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

by Peter Sturmey, Don E. Williams

Overview

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the clinical phenomenon of pica. It focuses specifically on the disorder as it presents in children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (ID). Initial chapters introduce current theories and definitions, followed by a more detailed examination of how developmental disabilities complicate diagnosis and intervention. The volume describes evidence-based and clinically sound approaches to the treatment and prevention of pica in school and adult clinical settings, ranging from behavioral treatment to function-based interventions. In addition, it discusses common diagnostic, client, and provider issues that result in pica remaining undetected among individuals with ASD and ID.

Featured topics include:

• Definition of pica in accessible terms, differentiating between various forms of the disorder.

• Issues and practical methods ofprevention and treatment of pica in developmentally disabled persons.

• Functional and behavioral assessment methods for pica in individuals with ASD and ID.

• A range of effective behavioral and nonbehavioral treatments for pica.

• Illustrative cases and service delivery challenges.

• Areas for future research and practice.

Pica in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities is an invaluable resource for researchers, clinicians and other professionals, and graduate students in clinical child and school psychology, behavior analysis/therapy, and social work as well as child and adolescent psychiatry, pediatrics, family studies, and special education.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319808895
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	04/25/2018
Series:	Autism and Child Psychopathology Series
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
Pages:	182
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Peter Sturmey, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at Queens College and The Graduate Center, City University of New York. He has published more than 200 papers, 50 chapters, and 20 authored and edited books on developmental disabilities, behavior analysis, clinical psychology and evidence-based practice.

Don E. Williams, Ph.D., BCBA-D, is a consultant with over 0 years of practice and research experience with severe behavior disorders, staff training and supervision, and developmental disabilities. He has published extensively on restraint elimination, and the prevention and treatment of self-injurious behavior (pica especially) and other severe behavior problems.

Table of Contents

Part I: Foundational Issues.- Chapter 1. Definition and Diagnosis.- Chapter 2. Epidemiology.- Chapter 3. Theories.- Part II: Treatment.- Chapter 4. Behavioral Assessment and Treatment: An Overview.- Chapter 5. Functional Assessment and Analysis and Function-Based Interventions.- Chapter 6. Behavioral Interventions: Non-Function Based Interventions.- Chapter 7. Behavioral Interventions: Treatment Programs and Outcome Data.- Chapter 8. Prevention Treatment and Clinical Management of Pica.- Chapter 9. Biomedical and Other Interventions.- Part III: Emerging Issues.- Chapter 10. Future Directions for Research and Services.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Rekha Bandla, DO (Rush University Medical Center)
Description: This book is helpful for clinicians, researchers and school personnel who see children with developmental disabilities. This book is one of the only research-based books on diagnosis and treatment of pica and really fills a gap in the literature. This book is definitely a worthwhile read and compiles information in a way that is difficult to find in another resource.
Purpose: Because developmental disabilities may complicate the diagnosis and treatment of pica, the book aims to provide evidence-based approaches to this illness in this population.
Audience: The intended audience is researchers and professionals who treat children with developmental disorders and disabilities. This book could be useful for medical professionals, teachers, paraprofessionals, and therapists who work with this population.
Features: The book starts with a heartfelt dedication to individuals with pica and their families, which really motivates readers to get a better understanding of this challenging illness. The foreword, written by leaders of Families for Effective Autism Treatment, discusses the challenges of getting appropriate services and treatment for a child with autism, particularly a child with pica. The preface provides some historical background on the literature about pica and focuses on gaps in the current literature in practice, including models for treatment and prevention. The book is divided into three sections. The first, on foundational issues, covers definitions, epidemiology, and theories regarding pica. The second focuses on treatment of pica and functional assessment and analysis. The third section, on emerging issues, discusses future directions for research and services for this illness. The book contains useful case examples in gray boxes in addition to checklists and reports that could easily be adapted for use in a school setting.
Assessment: This book is helpful for clinicians, researchers, and school personnel who see children with developmental disabilities. It is one of the only research-based books on the diagnosis and treatment of pica, filling a gap in the literature. It compiles information in a way that is difficult to find in other resources and is certainly a worthwhile read.

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