Covering topics such as the implications of the dual diagnosis, characteristic behaviour and development, fostering social interaction, understanding, preventing and managing challenging behaviour as well as how to support parents and how to deal with sexuality and the transition to adulthood, this is a complete guide.

Implications of the dual diagnosis -- Characteristic behaviour and development -- Fostering social interaction -- Systems of communication -- Teaching lanuage and communication -- Play skills -- Supportive educational environments -- Understanding and preventing challenging behaviour -- Approaches to planning and management of behaviour -- Daily living skills, leisure and support for families -- Transition to adult life -- A productive life and sources of help.