description: DC-LD is a new classification system providing operationalised diagnostic criteria for psychiatric disorders, intended for use with adults with moderate to profound learning disabilities. It may also be used in conjunction with the ICD-10 and DSM-IV manuals in a complementary way, when working with adults with mild learning disabilities. DC-LD was developed by a working party convened on behalf of the Faculty for the Psychiatry of Learning Disability of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Penrose Society. The work was further informed by a wider consultation group and a piloting exercise. It is only suitable for use by professionals trained in psychiatric diagnosis. The use of DC-LD will hopefully enhance clinical practice and facilitate future research in this area. Also Available Camberwell Assessment of Need for Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities - ISBN 1901242994Madness to Mental A History of the Royal College of Psychiatrists - ISBN 1904671357 RCPsych Publications is the publishing arm of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (based in London, United Kingdom), which has been promoting excellence in mental health care since 1841. Produced by the same editorial team who publish The British Journal of Psychiatry , they sell books for both psychiatrists and other mental health professionals; and also many written for the general public. Their popular series include the College Seminars Series , the NICE mental health guidelines and the Books Beyond Words series for people with intellectual disabilities. RCPsych publishes in all areas of psychiatry and mental health, including but not limited Clinical psychiatric practiceIntellectual disabilityMental health services for children, adolescents, adults and the elderlyPsychopharmacologyPsychotherapyRehabilitation psychiatryFamily mental healthService provision RCPsych Publications books can help with the following AddictionsAffective disordersAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)BereavementBorderline personality disorderCognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)DementiaDepressionEating disordersPerinatal psychiatric disorderPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)PsychosisSchizophreniaSleep problems
language: English
title: DC-LD: Diagnostic Criteria for Psychiatric Disorders for Use with Adults with Learning Disabilities/Mental Retardation
titlecomplete: DC-LD: Diagnostic Criteria for Psychiatric Disorders for Use with Adults with Learning Disabilities/Mental Retardation
publisher: RCPsych Publications