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Behavioral Medicine and Developmental Disabilities

Part of the book series: Disorders of Human Learning, Behavior, and Communication ((HUMAN LEARNING))

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Abstract

Behavioral medicine involves the application of learning-theory techniques (behavior therapy) to health-related problems. While the ultimate goal of behavioral medicine may be self-control of health-related behaviors by the child, it is often more practical to use some responsible other to bring about therapeutic change. This is particularly true with special populations such as developmentally disabled children. When children, parents, and/or significant others are taught behavioral techniques to control developmentally disabled children’s problematic behavior related to health status, this subset of behavior therapy is referred to as behavioral medicine or behavioral pediatrics with developmentally disabled children.

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  1. Carol Lewis
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  1. Behavioral and Educational Resource Associates, 01742, Concord, Massachusetts, USA

    James K. Luiselli

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Lewis, C., Drabman, R.S. (1989). Professional Training. In: Luiselli, J.K. (eds) Behavioral Medicine and Developmental Disabilities. Disorders of Human Learning, Behavior, and Communication. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-8844-9_8

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  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-8844-9_8

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