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Mohr, C.; Tonge, B. J.; Taffe, J.; Rymill, A.; Collins, D.; Keating, C.; Einfeld, S. L. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: With the publication of the Developmental Behaviour Checklist for Adults (DBC-A), people of all ages with intellectual disability (ID) can now be assessed using a carer-completed screening checklist of emotional and behavioural disturbance. This provides a broad assessment framework across the life span, assists the process of clinical…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Adults, Behavior Problems, Emotional Problems
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Forster, S.; Gray, K. M.; Taffe, J.; Einfeld, S. L.; Tonge, B. J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: People with severe and profound levels of intellectual disability (ID) are frequently examined as a single group in research. However, these two groups may be significantly different, particularly in the area of emotional and behavioural difficulties. Method: The Developmental Behaviour Checklist (DBC) was completed by parents and…
Descriptors: Emotional Problems, Mental Retardation, Caregivers, Behavior Problems
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Torr, J.; Iacono, T.; Graham, M. J.; Galea, J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2008
Background: In Australia, diagnosis and management of depression in adults with intellectual disability (ID) often occurs within the primary care setting. Few tools are available to assist general practitioners (GPs) in the diagnostic process. The study aim was to assess properties of carer and GP checklists developed to address this problem.…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Mental Retardation, Test Validity, Identification