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Direct linkGast, David A. A.; Didden, Robert; Westera, Johanna J.; van de Rest, Ondine; van Hemert, Albert M.; Giltay, Erik J. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Aggressive incidents are common in people with intellectual disabilities. Therefore, we aimed to assess whether supplementation of multivitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids (FA) reduces aggressive incidents. Methods: We conducted a randomised, triple blind, placebo controlled, single crossover intervention trial. People with…
Descriptors: Aggression, Intellectual Disability, Comparative Analysis, Nutrition
Jones, Emma; Chaplin, Eddie – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Despite considerable advance and growth in the evidence base for psychological interventions as treatment for sex offenders with intellectual disabilities (ID), there remains limited evidence to support their effectiveness. This systematic review seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions on reducing reoffending…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Intellectual Disability, Intervention, Counseling Techniques
McGillivray, Jane A.; Gaskin, Cadeyrn J.; Newton, Danielle C.; Richardson, Ben A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: Many offenders with intellectual disabilities have substance use issues. Offending behaviour may be associated with substance use. Materials and Methods: Prisoners with and without intellectual disabilities were compared in terms of their substance use prior to imprisonment, the influence of substance use on offending, and their…
Descriptors: Institutionalized Persons, Intellectual Disability, Substance Abuse, Drug Rehabilitation
Pruijssers, Addy; van Meijel, Berno; Maaskant, Marian; Keeman, Noortje; van Achterberg, Theo – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: People with intellectual disabilities often have a multitude of concurrent problems due to the combination of cognitive impairments, psychiatric disorders (particularly anxiety) and related challenging behaviours. Diagnoses in people with intellectual disabilities are complicated. This study evaluates the quality of the diagnoses and…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Intellectual Disability, Comparative Analysis, Case Studies
Martínez-Zaragoza, Fermín; Campillo-Martínez, José M.; Ato-García, Manuel – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: Overweight and obesity are major health risk factors in people with intellectual disabilities. The aim of this study was to test the effectiveness of a multicomponent programme (physical activity, diet and motivation) for overweight and obesity in adults with intellectual disabilities. Material and Methods: A quasi-experimental design…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Health, Obesity, Program Effectiveness
Esan, Fola; Chester, Verity; Gunaratna, Ignatius J.; Hoare, Sudeep; Alexander, Regi T. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Background: To describe the characteristics of those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) treated within a forensic intellectual disability hospital and to compare them with those without ASD. Method: Service evaluation of a cohort of 138 patients treated over a 6-year period. Results: Of the 138, 42 had an ASD. Personality disorders and harmful…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Mental Retardation, Hospitals
Ralfs, Sonya; Beail, Nigel – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Background: Because of a lack of research investigating empathy in sex offenders with intellectual disabilities, this study explored empathy in sex offenders and non-offenders with intellectual disabilities. Specific aims were to explore differences between these groups on measures of the components of empathy. Methods: The scores of 21…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Empathy, Criminals, Rehabilitation
Lindsay, William R.; Michie, Amanda M.; Steptoe, Lesley; Moore, Fhionna; Haut, Fabian – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: Several studies have shown the positive effects of sex offender treatment for men with intellectual disabilities who have perpetrated sex offences or inappropriate sexual behaviour. The present study investigates the process of treatment change and compares two groups of offenders against adults and offenders against children. Method:…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Females, Mental Retardation, Measures (Individuals)
Beail, Nigel; Kellett, Stephen; Newman, David W.; Warden, Sharon – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: Although there is an established body of evidence attesting to the dose-effect relationship in psychotherapy with non-disabled adults, the issue as to whether such a relationship exists for persons with intellectual disabilities has not been previously examined. Dose-effect essentially concerns the amount of psychotherapy required to…
Descriptors: Intervals, Mental Retardation, Outcomes of Treatment, Psychopathology
