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Direct linkHirano, Daisuke; Goto, Yoshinobu; Shoji, Hiroaki; Taniguchi, Takamichi – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: We investigated how many individuals with Rett syndrome were undergoing interventions to reduce stereotypic hand movements and the factors determining the presence or absence of an intervention. Method: A questionnaire was sent to 194 families. Each survey item was compared between the intervention and non-intervention groups according…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Behavior Problems, Intervention, Age Differences
Walton, Catherine; Kerr, Mike – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: The diagnosis of depression in severe and profound intellectual disability is challenging. Without adequate skills in verbal self-expression, standardized diagnostic criteria cannot be used with confidence. The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the assessment and diagnosis of unipolar depression in severe and…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Incidence, Depression (Psychology), Clinical Diagnosis
Scheifes, Arlette; Egberts, Toine C. G.; Stolker, Joost Jan; Nijman, Henk. L. I.; Heerdink, Eibert R. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: Polypharmacy and chronic drug use are common in people with intellectual disability and behavioural problems, although evidence of effectiveness and safety in this population is lacking. This study examined the effects of a structured medication review and aimed to improve pharmacotherapy in inpatients with intellectual disability.…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Incidence, Drug Therapy, Mild Intellectual Disability
Didden, Robert; Korzilius, Hubert; Curfs, Leopold M. G. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: Individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) are at increased risk for mental health and behaviour problems, such as skin-picking and compulsive behaviours. Prevalence and functional assessment of skin-picking, and its association with compulsive behaviour and self-injury, were investigated in a large group of individuals with PWS (n =…
Descriptors: Incidence, Mental Retardation, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Mental Health
Hartley, Sigan L.; MacLean, William E. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: People with intellectual disabilities are increasingly reaching older adulthood. Little is known about age-related change in the prevalence of challenging behaviours among older adults with intellectual disabilities. Materials and method: The frequency and severity of staff-averse challenging behaviours of 132 older adults with…
Descriptors: Incidence, Mental Retardation, Severity (of Disability), Older Adults
Whitaker, Simon; Read, Stephen – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2006
Background: It has often been stated that the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in people with intellectual disabilities is greater than it is in the population as a whole. Method: The epidemiological studies on psychiatric disorders in people with intellectual disabilities were reviewed. Results: There is evidence that the prevalence of…
Descriptors: Incidence, Mental Retardation, Mental Disorders, Mental Health
