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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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Carter, Erik W.; Carlton, Mary E.; Travers, Hilary E. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Understanding the positive qualities of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can provide a much-needed counterpoint to deficit-based depictions of disability. Method: This study examined how 163 young adults (ages 18-30) viewed the strengths of their brothers and sisters with intellectual disability or autism…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Siblings, Sibling Relationship, Autism
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Perry, Adrienne; Taheri, Azin; Ting, Victoria; Weiss, Jonathan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Background: Accurate measurement of adaptive behaviour is important in both clinical and research contexts. While several good clinical measures exist, as well as brief research measures for adults with intellectual disability, there is need for a brief and efficient measure for research with children and youth. We present preliminary psychometric…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Measurement Techniques, Psychometrics, Test Validity
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Raghavan, R.; Newell, R.; Waseem, F.; Small, N. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Twenty-six young people with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs from Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities were recruited as part of a bigger study to examine the effectiveness of a liaison worker in helping young people and their families access appropriate intellectual disabilities and mental health services. Method:…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Health Services, Health Needs, Mental Retardation