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Kearney, Deirdre S.; Healy, Olive – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
Researchers suggest that social skill deficits and psychiatric issues may be affected by the presence of maladaptive behaviors in people with intellectual disabilities. A sample of 39 participants with intellectual disability was surveyed for the presence of psychiatric symptoms and social skills deficits. Outcomes indicated that individuals with…
Descriptors: Moderate Mental Retardation, Severe Mental Retardation, Behavior Problems, Psychopathology
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McCausland, Darragh; Guerin, Suzanne; Tyrrell, Janette; Donohoe, Clare; O'Donoghue, Isabelle; Dodd, Philip – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2010
Current research indicates that older persons with intellectual disabilities (ID) are a growing population with very specific needs. There are few existing studies that identify and characterise these needs. This study aimed to assess the health and social care needs of a group of older persons with ID in a community-based service in Ireland. The…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Foreign Countries, Older Adults, Self Disclosure (Individuals)