Pica in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Part I. Foundational Issues

1. Definition and Diagnosis
Peter Sturmey, Don E. Williams

2. Epidemiology
Peter Sturmey, Don E. Williams

3. Etiology
Peter Sturmey, Don E. Williams

Part II. Treatment

4. Behavioral Assessment and Treatment: An Overview
Peter Sturmey, Don E. Williams

5. Functional Assessment and Analysis and Function-Based Interventions
Peter Sturmey, Don E. Williams

6. Behavioral Interventions: Non-function-based Treatments
Peter Sturmey, Don E. Williams

7. Behavioral Treatment: Treatment Programs and Outcome Data
Peter Sturmey, Don E. Williams

8. Prevention, Treatment, and Management of Pica
Peter Sturmey, Don E. Williams

9. Biomedical and Other Treatments
Peter Sturmey, Don E. Williams

Part III. Emerging Issues

10. Future Directions for Research and Services
Peter Sturmey, Don E. Williams

Keywords: Psychology, Child and School Psychology, Behavioral Therapy, Social Work