Dyadic Developmental Practice and Intellectual Disability
Integrating Attachment, PACE and Trauma-informed Care
Published on 24. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
324 pages
978-1-80388-411-0 (ISBN)
Description
Dyadic Developmental Practice has evolved from a model of direct therapy (DDP) originally developed for children who are fostered or adopted. This therapeutic approach is tailored to building relationships and to help address past trauma experiences.
This book will be the first to offer DDP approaches and adaptations when supporting children and adults with an intellectual disability (ID).The authors outline the key concepts and frameworks used in DDP, illustrated through a range of case studies and practice examples. The book considers all elements of DDP including psychotherapy, parenting practices and PACE, as well as offering ways to draw on the DDP framework to enhance PBS-focused work within services. Including key resources developed for future training and supervision, Dyadic Developmental Practice and Intellectual Disability is written in an accessible style for health workers and social care staff.
This book will be the first to offer DDP approaches and adaptations when supporting children and adults with an intellectual disability (ID).The authors outline the key concepts and frameworks used in DDP, illustrated through a range of case studies and practice examples. The book considers all elements of DDP including psychotherapy, parenting practices and PACE, as well as offering ways to draw on the DDP framework to enhance PBS-focused work within services. Including key resources developed for future training and supervision, Dyadic Developmental Practice and Intellectual Disability is written in an accessible style for health workers and social care staff.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Hove
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 171 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
630 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80388-411-0 (9781803884110)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
NIC JONES is a consultant clinical psychologist
with 25 years' experience in NHS LD and
adoption services, and now works as an
independent practitioner focusing on relational
or attachment-trauma work. She is a DDP
Practitioner, Consultant and a PACE trainer.
CATHY HARDING is a consultant clinical
psychologist who has worked for over 20 years
in community, inpatient, and supported living
services for adults with a learning disability. She
actively seeks to integrate people's histories
into their care, ensuring they receive relational,
trauma-informed support.
MARIELLE WILCOX is a clinical psychologist
with 15 years' experience in the NHS. She is the
clinical lead of a new multi-disciplinary service
for autistic children or those with a LD,
integrating attachment and trauma-informed
care into existing systemic and PBS frameworks
to understand complex behaviours.
with 25 years' experience in NHS LD and
adoption services, and now works as an
independent practitioner focusing on relational
or attachment-trauma work. She is a DDP
Practitioner, Consultant and a PACE trainer.
CATHY HARDING is a consultant clinical
psychologist who has worked for over 20 years
in community, inpatient, and supported living
services for adults with a learning disability. She
actively seeks to integrate people's histories
into their care, ensuring they receive relational,
trauma-informed support.
MARIELLE WILCOX is a clinical psychologist
with 15 years' experience in the NHS. She is the
clinical lead of a new multi-disciplinary service
for autistic children or those with a LD,
integrating attachment and trauma-informed
care into existing systemic and PBS frameworks
to understand complex behaviours.
Content
Table of Contents
Preface
Foreword by Kim Golding
1: Introduction
2: What is DDP: a brief overview
3. Why explore DDP with people with ID?
Therapeutic models underpinning DDP
4. Intersubjective connection
5. Attachment theory - an overview
6. Neuroscience: brain development and care
Key concepts of DDP with people with ID
7. PACE
8. Two hands of Care
9. Shame and shielding from shame
10. Blocked care
The application of DDP for people with ID
11. Tailoring DDP interventions
12. DDPsychotherapy
13. Using DDP to give trauma-informed care
14. DDP in services familiar with PBS
Training and future support/references
Preface
Foreword by Kim Golding
1: Introduction
2: What is DDP: a brief overview
3. Why explore DDP with people with ID?
Therapeutic models underpinning DDP
4. Intersubjective connection
5. Attachment theory - an overview
6. Neuroscience: brain development and care
Key concepts of DDP with people with ID
7. PACE
8. Two hands of Care
9. Shame and shielding from shame
10. Blocked care
The application of DDP for people with ID
11. Tailoring DDP interventions
12. DDPsychotherapy
13. Using DDP to give trauma-informed care
14. DDP in services familiar with PBS
Training and future support/references