Author Description
This is a valuable book for supervisory level personnel who can establish policy and who will be in a position to influence others who work directly with the persons with special needs. Contemporary PsychologyFar too often behavioral principles--sound enough in themselves--are applied without taking individual needs and tastes into account. Such programs either fail to change the behavior or they draw counselor and patient--teacher and student--parent and child into deeper conflict. Cognitive Counseling and Persons with Special Needs describes the effective and humane use of behavioral methods to teach social and cognitive skills to the severely and profoundly mentally retarded. This introduction and guidebook outlines general principles and offers many case studies to illustrate the concepts under discussion.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the integration of cognitive and behavioral methodologies to improve social and cognitive skill acquisition for individuals with severe and profound intellectual disabilities. Author Herbert Lovett, drawing on his professional background in clinical psychology and special education, argues that behavioral interventions must be personalized to the specific needs and preferences of the individual. He presents a framework that prioritizes humane application over rigid adherence to standard behavioral protocols to avoid conflict and increase efficacy.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Principles of cognitive counseling applied to severe and profound mental retardation
- Strategies for aligning behavioral interventions with individual student needs
- Case studies illustrating the practical application of social and cognitive skill training
- Guidelines for supervisory personnel in policy development
Scope Limits
- The text does not cover pharmacological interventions or medical treatments for intellectual disabilities
- It does not address early childhood development or educational settings outside of behavioral counseling
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and practitioners in the field of special education recognize this work as a practical guide for bridging the gap between behavioral theory and individualized care. Readers frequently note the clarity of the case studies, which serve as a foundational resource for supervisors and direct-care staff seeking to implement more humane behavioral strategies.
Page Count:
149
Publication Date:
1985-01-01
Publisher:
Praeger Publishers., NY
ISBN-10:
003000487X
ISBN-13:
9780030004872
Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Special Education
Counseling
Behavioral Science