Behavioral Medicine with the Developmentally Disabled

Abstract

In the 1980s, an important revolution has taken place: the development of the field of behavioral medicine. . . . Although there has, as yet, been only a preliminary application of this reconceptualization to the field of developmental disabilities, we are convinced that further extension has great potential. This volume is therefore dedicated to exploring the potential and utility of an integration of the fields of behavioral medicine and developmental disabilities. To accomplish this, we have invited individuals whose research and clinical practice are representative of this integration to review existing experimental work, speculate on future applications, and provide guidance and stimulation to new arrivals to this field. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)