Cooper, S. and Simpson, N. (2006) Assessment and classification of psychiatric disorders in adults with learning disabilities. Psychiatry, 5(9), pp. 306-311. (doi: 10.1053/j.mppsy.2006.06.009)
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Abstract
A systematic assessment of a person with learning disabilites consists of measuring psychopathology, doing a diagnostic classification, identifying the causes using a framework of biopsychosocial and developmental information, and evaluating health-related risks. There are special considerations for assessment, including communication; awareness of response styles; capacity to consent; and the use of information from multiple sources. [hair space]Attention should be given to developmental issues (such as pathoplasticity); syndromal issues (including behavioural phenotypes); and epidemiological issues (including comorbidity with conditions such as epilepsy). Multiaxial diagnostic classifications have been developed. An outline is given of Diagnostic Criteria for Learning Disability (DC-LD)
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Cooper, Professor Sally-Ann |
| Authors: | Cooper, S., and Simpson, N. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Clinical Specialities |
| Journal Name: | Psychiatry |
| ISSN: | 0033-2747 |
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