Introduction -- Psychiatric Assessment -- Medical Assessment -- Neurologic Conditions in Individuals with Intellectual Disability -- Traumatic Brain Injuries and Co-occurring Mental Illness -- Interviewing Techniques -- Mood Disorders -- Anxiety Disorders -- Psychotic Disorders -- Aggression -- Psychotropic Medications in Individuals with Intellectual Disability -- Psychotherapy -- Behavioral Interventions and Supports in Preparation for and during Transitions in Life Stages -- LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO INTELLECTUAL DISABILTIES -- Syndromes of Intellectual Disability -- Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders -- Personality Disorders.

This book serves as a reader-friendly training and reference resource for medical professionals working with dual diagnosis (DD) patients. Written by experts in the field, the text covers the unique psychiatric and medical assessment topics as well as neurologic conditions, best interviewing techniques, medication guidelines, and other topics that may be challenging when working with a DD patient. Each chapter opens with case vignettes to easily demonstrate a particular scenario and is followed up with concise, practical information. All chapters include tables that summarize the clinical pearls as well as the DSM-5 and DM-ID-2 diagnostic criteria that is most vital to care. Guide to Intellectual Disabilities is an excellent resource for all clinicians who will work with DD patients, including those in child and adult psychiatry, pediatrics, family physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and all others.