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Psychometric Properties of the Dynamic Risk Outcome Scales (DROS) for Individuals with Mild Intellectual Disability or Borderline Intellectual Functioning and Externalizing Behaviour Problems
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Delforterie, Monique; Hesper, Bren; Didden, Robert – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: The present study examined the psychometric properties of the Dynamic Risk Outcome Scales (DROS ), an instrument developed to measure dynamic risk factors in individuals with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning (MID -BIF ) and externalizing (including offending-like) behaviour problems. Method: The…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Test Validity, Test Reliability, Mild Intellectual Disability
Physical Interventions for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Survey of Use, Policy, Training and Monitoring
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Deveau, Roy; McGill, Peter – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Perceived problems around the use of physical intervention (PI) to manage challenging behaviour have led to UK initiatives to encourage policy development and accredited training. However, information on PI use and the impact of these initiatives remains limited. Method: Adult residential services within an English region were sent a…
Descriptors: Intervention, Mental Retardation, Adults, Behavior Problems
A Comparison of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities with and without ASD on Parallel Measures of Challenging Behaviour: The Behavior Problems Inventory-01 (BPI-01) and Autism Spectrum Disorders-Behavior Problems for Intellectually Disabled Adults (ASD-BPA)
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Rojahn, Johannes; Wilkins, Jonathan; Matson, Johnny L.; Boisjoli, Jessica – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2010
Challenging behaviour may not be part of the diagnostic criteria for Autistic Disorder but they are frequently exhibited by children and adults with this condition. Levels of challenging behaviours are highest in individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and co-occurring intellectual disability (ID). The sample for this study consisted of…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Mental Retardation, Autism, Test Validity
The Behavior Problems Inventory: Reliability and Factor Validity in Institutionalized Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Gonzalez, Melissa L.; Dixon, Dennis R.; Rojahn, Johannes; Esbensen, Anna J.; Matson, Johnny L.; Terlonge, Cindy; Smith, Kimberly R. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: The aim of this study was to reevaluate the reliability (internal consistency, inter-rater and re-test) and the factor structure of the Behavior Problems Inventory (BPI-01) with adults with intellectual disabilities who resided in a state-run developmental centre. Methods: BPI-01 was administered to informants who had known…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Self Destructive Behavior, Mental Retardation, Test Reliability
A Follow-Up of Deinstitutionalized Men with Intellectual Disabilities and Histories of Antisocial Behaviour
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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