With deinstitutionalization and the move from large congregate care facilities to community-based settings, came about the need to alter the way services are provided to persons with intellectual disabilities. Crisis services - preventing and minimizing dangerous and destructive behaviors, and responding to crisis situations when they do occur - is one such service that has emerged as a nationwide priority. This book examines the challenges of community systems, state and regional networks of crisis prevention and response, and presents specialized programs designed for persons with special needs.Contents:-The Challenge of Community Systems-State and Regional Networks of Behavioral Support and Crisis Response-Specialized Programs for Special Populations-Discussion by editorsAlso available:State of the States in Developmental Disabilities - ISBN 1935304003What is Mental Retardation? Ideas for an Evolving Disability in the 21st Century: Revised and Updated Edition - ISBN 0940898942Since 1876, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of disabilities. AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and citizens concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities.AAIDD publishes books for professionals in developmental disability in the areas of:-Supported living-Definition of intellectual disability-Disability funding-Positive behavior support-Palliative care-Quality of life-Health

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