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Oxford Textbook of the Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability, Oxford University Press, 2020

Intellectual disability is a lifelong condition involving deficits in both intellectual and adaptive functioning. Individuals with intellectual disability experience a greater burden of co-occurring physical and mental illness compared to the general population and often need a significant degree of support from healthcare professionals and carers, as well as family and friends. Additionally, their lives can be greatly influenced both positively and negatively by the cultures in which they exist, including societal attitudes, belief systems and norms. An insightful addition to the Oxford Cultural Psychiatry series, Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability across Cultures explores the health, support structures, and societal attitudes towards people with intellectual disabilities throughout the world. Written by international experts of intellectual disability and mental health, this comprehensive textbook covers broad topics such as anthropology, mental health, physical health, research, and sexuality. It also comprises chapters dedicated to specific geographic regions, such as Africa, America, Australasia, Europe, India, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom and Ireland.

“An essential read for everyone practising in this field who wishes to provide up to date evidence-based care for their patients.”

Professor Wendy Burn, President, Royal College of Psychiatrists (Foreword)
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Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability Across Cultures, Oxford Cultural Psychiatry Series, Oxford University Press, 2023

Intellectual disability is a lifelong condition involving deficits in both intellectual and adaptive functioning. Individuals with intellectual disability experience a greater burden of co-occurring physical and mental illness compared to the general population and often need a significant degree of support from healthcare professionals and carers, as well as family and friends.

“A handbook of this nature needs delicate but elegant equipoise, ensuring academic rigour is matched by clinical usability. The editors and authors deserve praise for striking this balance consistently and accurately.”

Professor Subodh Dave, Dean, Royal College of Psychiatrists (Foreword)
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Forensic Aspects of Neurodevelopmental Disorders- A Clinician’s Guide, Cambridge University Press, 2023

Evidence has shown a high prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders amongst offenders in custodial institutions

“I wish I had been accompanied by this authoritative textbook during the 30 years I have spent assessing people in prison with neurodevelopmental disorders. It’s a comprehensive toolkit to help and guide clinicians in this important and growing area. The need has never been greater. This tome is comprehensive, authoritative, practical, and accessible. A great addition to the scientific literature.”

Dr Adrian James – President, Royal College of Psychiatrists and Forensic Psychiatrist
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The Frith Prescribing Guidelines for People with Intellectual Disability, 4th edition, Cambridge University Press, 2024

People with intellectual disability are more likely to experience mental health difficulties, and their treatment responses may differ from those in the general population

“This is the ultimate reference guide for anyone working with people with intellectual disability. As that is all of us, every clinician should have a copy of this book on our shelves.”

Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (Foreword)
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