Download or read book The Least Detrimental Alternative written by Paul D. Steinhauer and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book Steinhauer brings together the fragmented research that has been done in a number of different disciplines. From this body of work he develops a model of intervention based on an understanding of attachment theory, development theory, and the practice of mental health consultation.