Practice Guidelines in Working with Individuals who have Developmental Disabilities.
Authors: Tasse', M.J., Havercamp, S.N., Thompson, C.
Publication Year: 2006
Last Updated: 2010-09-02 13:07:21
Journal: NA
Keywords: Practice guidelines, best practice, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disability, mental retardation, assessment, intervention.
Short Abstract:
These Practice Guidelines are intended to assist providers and consumers in clinical decision-making and to improve care to individuals with developmental disabilities. They also document evidence available to determine appropriate care. Guidelines are not meant to dictate clinical practice but are evidence based and a good place to go for guidance in the treatment of mental health disorders. One needs to keep in mind that each consumer is an individual and that each provider has his or her own approach to delivery of care. Therefore, all treatment must be individualized to the consumer. Good clinical judgment should be used in all situations and at times will supersede practice guidelines. Providers should use these guidelines as a road map for effective evidence-based care/intervention. We also intend consumers to use these guidelines to help them make choices about treatment decisions.
Abstract:
Practice Guidelines are intended to assist providers and consumers in clinical decision-making and to improve care. They also document evidence available to determine appropriate care. Guidelines are not meant to dictate clinical practice but are evidence based and a good place to go for guidance in the treatment of mental health disorders. One needs to keep in mind that each consumer is an individual and that each provider has his or her own approach to delivery of care. Therefore, all treatment must be individualized to the patient. Good clinical judgment should be used in all situations and at times will supersede practice guidelines. Providers should use these guidelines as a road map for effective evidence based care. We also intend consumers to use these guidelines to help them make choices about treatment decisions.
These practice guidelines in developmental disabilities are based in part on (1) research-based knowledge, (2) professional standards, (3) professional ethics, and (4) professional judgment. These aforementioned elements are used by clinicians, providers, educators, managers, and policy-makers in their efforts to improve the services/supports and personal well-being of persons with developmental disabilities. Essential to those efforts is a good understanding of developmental disabilities and its commonly associated conditions.
These practice guidelines in developmental disabilities are organized into six sections. In Section I, practice guidelines in diagnosis and assessment of mental retardation, autism spectrum disorders, and associated conditions are presented. Section II outlines practice guidelines for autism spectrum disorder interventions. Section III describes practice guidelines in physical health, specifically health disparities, health risk behaviors, and womens health. In Section IV, practice guidelines in mental health assessment and treatment as well as crisis management are presented. Sections V and VI provide practice guidelines in habilitation assessment and support, respectively. Finally, a guideline for consumers and their families is provided.
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