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Nicholls, Gemma; Bailey, Tom; Grindle, Corinna F.; Hastings, Richard P. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Longitudinal research is needed to strengthen evidence for risk factors for challenging behaviour in children with intellectual disabilities and to understand patterns of change over time. Methods: Data on challenging behaviour were collected for 225 students in one school over four annual time points and a range of potential risk…
Descriptors: Children, Young Adults, Youth, Intellectual Disability
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Taylor, Lorne; Oliver, Chris; Murphy, Glynis – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: Self-injurious behaviour (SIB) is a relatively common problem for people with intellectual disabilities and it is known to be associated with various risk markers, such as degree of disability, sensory impairments, and autism (McClintock "et al." 2003). Less is known about its long-term course however. Method: The present…
Descriptors: Intervention, Mental Retardation, Hospitals, Quality of Life
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Matson, Johnny L.; Boisjoli, Jessica A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Persons with intellectual disability often evince challenging behaviours. Efforts have been underway for some time to develop prosocial or positive skill acquisition treatments to address challenging behaviours. However, physical/mechanical and chemical restraint is still commonly used in many clinical and community settings. Such…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Discipline, Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification
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Phillips, Neil; Rose, John – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2010
Background: Individuals with intellectual disabilities are more likely to experience a breakdown in their community residential placement if they display "challenging" behaviour. However, some individuals with behaviour that poses a severe challenge live successfully in community services long-term, indicating that other factors are also…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Questionnaires, Physical Environment, Residential Programs
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Quinsey, Vernon L.; Book, Angela; Skilling, Tracey A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2004
Background: There is frequently great concern about the dangerousness of deinstitutionalized men with intellectual disabilities who have been institutionalized because they are considered to be at high risk for the commission of serious antisocial acts or sexual offending. Unfortunately, there is little information on whether changes in the…
Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), Client Characteristics, Behavior Problems, Mental Retardation
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Hawkins, Sarah; Allen, David; Jenkins, Rosemary – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2005
Background: The views of both service users with intellectual disability and their support staff on the use of physical interventions are largely unknown. The research that does exist describes a largely negative pattern of responses. The present study aimed to explore the personal impact of receiving and implementing physical interventions, and…
Descriptors: Intervention, Mental Retardation, Discipline Policy, At Risk Persons