Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome - Dr. Brian Chicoine and Dr. Dennis McGuire  - A PDF is now available 

This book was written to point out ways that parents, adult siblings, teachers, paid caregivers, and others can effectively promote and maintain mental wellness in adolescents and adults with Down syndrome. But we also wrote this book because there are some biological differences as well as common environmental stresses that can make people with Down syndrome more susceptible to mood, emotional, and other mental health problems. We hoped to make it easier for other practitioners to recognize these problems and pursue treatments that will help the person regain his normal abilities and outlook on life. We also hoped to clarify that there are some common characteristics of Down syndrome that can be mistaken for evidence of mental illness but are nothing more than harmless quirks or useful coping strategies. 

Cognitive Behavior Therapy for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Thinking Creatively by  Andrew Jahoda, Biza Stenfert Kroese, Carol Pert  

This book examines the influence others have on the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and how this impacts their psychological well-being. Based on the authors’ clinical experiences of using cognitive behavioral therapy with people who have intellectual disabilities, it takes a social interactionist stance and positions their arguments in a theoretical and clinical context. 

Positive Identity Development- By Karyn Harvey

Trauma-Informed Behavioral Interventions: What Works and What Doesn't - By Karyn Harvey 

This book presents a trauma-informed paradigm within which to support people with intellectual disability psychologically and to establish the critical elements needed for recovery. As the author states in her introduction, "when the individual recovers, behaviors change. When the individual recovers, happiness can begin."

Psychotherapy for Individuals with Intellectual Disability - Edited by:  Robert J. Fletcher, DSW, ACSW 

Written by respected authorities in the field, this book offers insightful and useful ways to provide psychotherapy treatment for individuals who have intellectual disability (ID). Discussing a variety of theoretical models and techniques, this record covers all three modalities—individual, couple, and group therapies—and addresses specialty cases, including victims of abuse, people in mourning, and sufferers of Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

Intellectual Disability, Trauma and Psychotherapy  - Edited by Tamsin Cottis 

Focuses on the delivery of psychotherapy services for those with intellectual disabilities. Leading professionals in this specialist field are brought together to describe the history, theory and practice of their work in twelve focused chapters that draw on the work of psychotherapists including Bion, Winnicott, Sinason and Alvarez. 

Psychological Therapies for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities - Editor(s): John L. Taylor, William R. Lindsay, Richard P. Hastings, Chris Hatton 

Psychological Therapies for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities brings together contributions from leading proponents of psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities, which offer key information on the nature and prevalence of psychological and mental health problems, the delivery of treatment approaches, and the effectiveness of treatment. 

Healing Trauma: The Power of Group Treatment for People with Intellectual Disabilities by Nancy J. Razza and Daniel Tomasulo

Explores the overlap between psychological trauma and developmental disabilities. This work explores specifically discusses people with intellectual disabilities, mostly in the mild to moderate range.  Razza and Tomasulo maintain that the fact that people with intellectual disabilities suffer higher than average rates of trauma and sexual abuse has been ignored. In addition, this population has been thought to be unable to benefit from traditional psychotherapy.  The book introduces the reader to a specific group therapy method called interactive-behavioral therapy (IBT) that the authors created for clients with developmental disabilities and psychiatric difficulties. 

Mental Health Approaches to Intellectual/Developmental Disability: A Resource for Trainers 2nd Edition 

Proper support of mental wellness among persons with IDD requires a significant body of information and knowledge, and the authors of this resource are happy to offer it as a means for educating professionals and care providers. This resource is designed to be used with a variety of audiences, including Direct Support Professionals and the full spectrum of behavioral healthcare professionals. The resource is organized into modules, within which materials are presented in Microsoft PowerPoint slides and speaker notes. For professionals seeking more extensive information, references have been provided at the end of each module. 

The Good Stuff: Practical Positive Supports for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness - Edited by Uzama Price, EdD, NADD-DDS, BCBA & Daniel J. Baker, PhD, NADD-CC, CCEP 

In this book, NADD brings together 20 experts in the field to build a framework for creating positive, person-centered supports for people with IDD/MI, using the latest evidence-based strategies. With a focus on whole-person wellness, The Good Stuff empowers anyone who cares for, works with, or loves someone with IDD/MI to honor their individual’s unique needs and help them live their best possible life.