[Psychotherapy in intellectual disability. Theoretical background and implementation].

Der Nervenarzt
T SappokA Diefenbacher

Abstract

Every third person with intellectual disability suffers from additional mental health problems, among others phobic disorders. Yet we do not know whether psychotherapeutic methods that are effective in the normal population are applicable to people with intellectual disabilities. We give a survey of the development and the present state of the art of psychotherapy, particularly with regard to phobic disorders in intellectual disability. Therapeutic recommendations described in the literature will be evaluated in a case study of one patient. The confrontation with the phobic stimulus is the basis of behavior therapy for people with intellectual disability as well. However, with respect to the special needs of these people, some modifications need to be considered in the treatment strategy. In addition to some general rules like simple language or the use of visual materials, some techniques of intervention turned out to be particularly effective, e.g., graduated in vivo exposure, involving significant others, contingency management, and coping strategies. Specific phobias in intellectual disability can be treated with behavior therapy as well. However, the special needs of these people need to be considered.

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Nov 29, 2018·Deutsches Ärzteblatt International·Tanja SappokMartin Winterholler

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