This book brings together findings from research and clinical practice, with comprehensive coverage of the important aspects of mental health in ageing persons with intellectual and developmental  disabilities. It is crucial for professionals involved in the care of persons with all intellectual  and developmental  disabilities to have a broad understanding of the essential range of issues, and therefore this book provides a truly multi-disciplinary perspective, complete with many figures and illustrations to underline the key points.

Undoubtedly, research and clinical practice are much more advanced in the general ageing population than in persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and so professionals and academics must be made fully aware of commonalities and idiosyncrasies of older people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This book presents the ongoing developments concerningmental health and aging, which will become relevant to the intellectually disabled population. Through experience, this book also acknowledges that the impact on the persons themselves and on their carers always needs to be taken into account, with treatment programs established with a multi-faceted team approach in mind.

Avoiding the jargon of many titles in this area while maintaining the hands-on approach of clinical practice, this book meshes the practical and scientific worlds, with all chapters written by leading experts in the field.

Beyond the US, the IASSIDD support expands the book message worldwide.  

1. Introduction Overview of Aging, Emotional Health, and Behavior.- 2. Prevalence of Mental, Behavioral, and Neurobehavioral Disorders Among Older People with Intellectual Disabilities.- 3. Psychopathology and Older Age.- 4. Assessment of Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders.-  5. Depression in Adults and Aging Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.- 6. Behavioral and Psychiatric Overlays from Physical and Medical Conditions.- 7. Emotional Health and Aging in Adults with Down Syndrome.- SECTION II: TREATMENTS AND INTERVENTIONS. -10. Psychotherapy and Other Psychological Interventions. -11. Aging-Related Behavioral Interventions. -12. Psychotropic Medications. -12. Legal, Ethical and Due Process Issues. -13. Dynamics o f Bereavement and Grief Reactions. -14. Psychosocial Concerns Among Ageing Family Carers. -SECTION III: SERVICE SYSTEM ISSUES. -14. Community Mental Health and Support Services: Planning Principles and Models. -15. Prevention Strategies and Community Education. -16. Nursing roles. -17. Future Directions and Challenges.<b><br></b><b>Possible New Chapters in 2nd Edition</b><b>1.Self-advocacy and Carers perspectives</b><b>2. Aging in specific syndromes, e.g down syndrome, Prader-Willi, Fragile X.</b><b>3. Dementia- specific chapter</b><b>4. Role of genetics in aging in persons with ID</b>