Includes bibliographical references (p. [203]-247) and index.
Contents
Understanding violence and aggression in care settings -- The development of a low arousal approach -- Developing a core training course -- Managing aggressive behaviour in services for people with an intellectual disability -- Managing aggressive behaviour in individuals with autistic spectrum disorders -- Applying low arousal approaches to children and adolescents in residential care services -- Developing alternatives to coercive behaviour management approaches in psychiatric settings -- Low arousal approaches in care environments for older adults -- Evaluating the outcomes of crisis management training -- Emerging themes.