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Longitudinal Trajectories of Intellectual and Adaptive Functioning in Adolescents and Adults with Williams Syndrome
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Fisher, M. H.; Lense, M. D.; Dykens, E. M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2016
Background: Williams syndrome (WS) is associated with a distinct cognitive-behavioural phenotype including mild to moderate intellectual disability, visual-spatial deficits, hypersociability, inattention and anxiety. Researchers typically characterise samples of individuals with WS by their intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour. Because…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Cognitive Development, Adolescents
Differential Outcome Subgroups in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Attending Early Intervention
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Paynter, J.; Trembath, D.; Lane, A. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2018
Background: The finding of positive outcomes at the group level for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who complete comprehensive early intervention programmes often masks considerable individual variability. We therefore aimed to identify subgroups of children based on their response to intervention and to compare outcome variables…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Treatment, Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Executive Functions among Youth with Down Syndrome and Co-Existing Neurobehavioural Disorders
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Pritchard, A. E.; Kalback, S.; McCurdy, M.; Capone, G. T. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2015
Background: Executive function (EF) deficits are :a recognised component of the cognitive phenotype of youth with Down Syndrome (DS). Recent research in this area emphasises the use of behaviour ratings, such as the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Functions-Preschool Version (BRIEF-P), to capture the real-world applications of executive…
Descriptors: Executive Function, Down Syndrome, Neurological Impairments, Behavior Problems
The Impact of Behavioural Executive Functioning and Intelligence on Math Abilities in Children with Intellectual Disabilities
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Dekker, M. C.; Ziermans, T. B.; Swaab, H. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2016
Background: Little is known about the role of behavioural executive functioning (EF) skills and level of intelligence (IQ) on math abilities in children with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities. Method: Teachers of 63 children attending a school for special education (age: 10 to 13 years; IQ: 50 to 85) filled out a Behaviour Rating…
Descriptors: Executive Function, Intellectual Disability, Behavior Rating Scales, Mathematics Achievement
Overcoming the Barriers Experienced in Conducting a Medication Trial in Adults with Aggressive Challenging Behaviour and Intellectual Disabilities
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Oliver-Africano, P.; Dickens, S.; Ahmed, Z.; Bouras, N.; Cooray, S.; Deb, S.; Knapp, M.; Hare, M.; Meade, M.; Reece, B.; Bhaumik, S.; Harley, D.; Piachaud, J.; Regan, A.; Ade Thomas, D.; Karatela, S.; Rao, B.; Dzendrowskyj, T.; Lenotre, L.; Watson, J.; Tyrer, P. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: Aggressive challenging behaviour in people with intellectual disability (ID) is frequently treated with antipsychotic drugs, despite a limited evidence base. Method: A multi-centre randomised controlled trial was undertaken to investigate the efficacy, adverse effects and costs of two commonly prescribed antipsychotic drugs…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Patients, Measures (Individuals), Drug Therapy
Temperament and Social Behaviour at Home and School among Typically Developing Children and Children with an Intellectually Disability
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Zion, E.; Jenvey, V. B. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2006
Background: There has been limited research on differences in temperament between typically developing children and children with an intellectual disability (ID). Individual differences have generally been neglected in previous investigations of children with an ID. The present research investigated differences in temperament and social behaviour…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Social Behavior, Individual Differences, Mental Retardation