Handbook of Evidence-Based Practices in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

“This book covers a spectrum of topics relevant to the understanding of the philosophy, policy, assessment, and intervention related to evidence-based practice in the intellectual and developmental disability field. … This book will be invaluable for graduate students, professionals working in community services, special education teachers, clinicians in residential facilities, psychiatrists and all other clinicians involved in the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.” (Ramasamy Manikam, Journal of Child and Family Studies, Vol. 26, 2017)

“This book presents the current evidence-base for assessment, treatment modalities, and interventions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. … For academics, this book provides a wealth of information on virtually all issues associated with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and identifies areas in need of further research to grow this field. Thus, if there is space for only one book on this topic in your office, this is the book.” (Theresa M. Courtney, Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Vol. 1, 2017)

Nirbhay N. Singh, Ph.D., is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Regents University, Augusta GA. He is also with ONE Research Institute in Raleigh NC. He was formerly a Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Clinical Psychology at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and Director of the Commonwealth Institute for Child and Family Studies, Richmond VA. His research interests include behavioral and psychopharmacological treatments of individuals with disabilities, assistive technology for supporting individuals with severe, profound, and multiple disabilities, and mindfulness. He is the Editor-in-Chief of two international journals, Journal of Child and Family Studies and Mindfulness, and Editor of the book series, Mindfulness in Behavioral Health.