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Katelyn Edwards; Vicky G. Spencer – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2024
The purpose of this literature review was to provide a comprehensive summary of the relationship between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). Eight research studies published between the years 2012 and 2022 were included in the review. The studies examined various symptoms, risk factors,…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Eating Disorders, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Risk
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Tournier, Tess; Wolkorte, Ria; Hendriks, Alexander H. C.; Jahoda, Andrew; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Introduction: Families have a significant role in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviors. However, it is not clear how actively families are involved when people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviors are living in out-of-home care. This scoping review explored the frequency and type of…
Descriptors: Family Involvement, Intellectual Disability, Comorbidity, Behavior Problems
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Zupan, Barbra; Hutchings, Suzanne M.; Everitt, Lucy E.; Gupta, Charlotte – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2022
Background: The prevalence of language disorder in youth offenders far exceeds rates reported in community samples. Youth involved in the justice system are also at increased risk of a range of psychiatric disorders, including internalizing mental health problems (i.e., anxiety, depression). However, the frequency with which these co-occur in this…
Descriptors: Language Impairments, Mental Health, Mental Disorders, Youth Problems
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Gorman, Thomas E.; Gentile, Douglas A.; Green, C. Shawn – American Journal of Play, 2018
As the popularity of video games has risen so too has the worry about the problems associated with playing them. The authors review the research concerning problem gaming, its similarity to some clinical addictions like gambling and drug and alcohol abuse, and current treatment options. They conclude that, regardless of how researchers and medical…
Descriptors: Video Games, Addictive Behavior, Mental Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis
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Gardiner, Emily; Iarocci, Grace; Moretti, Marlene – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Adolescents with intellectual disability are at significant risk for developing concomitant mental health and behavior problems. Youth who experience "dual diagnosis" face great challenges, and require interventions that will promote their autonomy, self-determination, and adaptive functioning. In this article, we devote attention to…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Attachment Behavior, Trauma, Adolescents
Steinbrenner, Jessica R.; Hume, Kara; Odom, Samuel L.; Morin, Kristi L.; Nowell, Sallie W.; Tomaszewski, Brianne; Szendrey, Susan; McIntyre, Nancy S.; Yücesoy-Özkan, Serife; Savage, Melissa N. – FPG Child Development Institute, 2020
Autism is currently one of the most prominent and widely discussed human conditions. Its increased prevalence has intensified the demand for effective educational and therapeutic services, and intervention science is providing mounting evidence about practices that positively impact outcomes. The purpose of this report is to describe a set of…
Descriptors: Evidence Based Practice, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children