Psychotropic Medications and Developmental Disabilities

Download or read book Psychotropic Medications and Developmental Disabilities written by Steven Reiss and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 1998 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know... How to detect adverse side effects in a nonverbal person? What particular drugs might interfere with a child's learning? What potentially harmful drug interactions have been documented? How standard dosage levels differ for a person with mental retardation and a dual diagnosis? 25% to 50% of adults with developmental disabilities take psychotropic medications on a daily basis. But do you know the real impact these drugs have? Find out in this essential reference, where you'll learn about - diagnosis of disabilities - pharmacology - side effects - drug interactions - best practices - more than 430 drug names, functional categories, and generic/brand names Based on real, practical knowledge, this impressive volume is the product of 6 years of work from more than 100 physicians and other professionals from 7 disciplines--neurology, nursing, pharmacy, pediatrics, psychiatry, psychology, and special education--as well as consumers and families. It's a truly comprehensive resource you'll use to work safely and skillfully with individuals who have developmental disabilities!