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Jones, Jessica; Blinkhorn, Ashleigh; McQueen, Meg; Hewett, Laura; Mills-Rogers, Mary-Jane; Hall, Layla; Althagafi, Lujain; Hudson, Chloe; Gierc, Madelaine; Wright, Kristyn; Goettl, Hannah; Keogh-Lim, Daniel; Rischke-Peddle, Alexis; Ayub, Muhammad – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Introduction: Preliminary evidence suggests dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) may be beneficial for persons with intellectual disabilities. This pilot randomized controlled trial aimed to determine the feasibility of adapted DBT for adults with intellectual disabilities and co-morbid psychiatric disorders in the community. Methods: An adapted…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
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Oudshoorn, Cathelijn E. M.; Frielink, Noud; Nijs, Sara L. P.; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: The use of eHealth, which has accelerated in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, could contribute to the access to tailor-made psychological interventions for people with intellectual disabilities. Method: A scoping review was conducted on peer-reviewed studies between 1996-2019. Results: Thirty-three studies reported on the use of…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Intervention, Access to Health Care, Mental Health
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Jensen, Craig C.; Lydersen, Tore; Johnson, Paul R.; Weiss, Shannon R.; Marconi, Michael R.; Cleave, Mary L.; Weber, Patricia – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Background: Using mechanical restraints to protect a person who engaged in dangerous self-injury was decreased by manipulation of an establishing operation involving the client choosing the staff person who would work with her. Materials and Methods: The client was a 28-year-old woman diagnosed with autism, bipolar disorder, static cerebral…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Mental Retardation, Caregivers, Adults
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Rose, John; Willner, Paul; Shead, Jennifer; Jahoda, Andrew; Gillespie, David; Townson, Julia; Lammie, Claire; Woodgate, Christopher; Stenfert Kroese, Biza; Felce, David; MacMahon, Pamela; Rose, Nikki; Stimpson, Aimee; Nuttall, Jacqueline; Hood, Kerenza – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: Many people with intellectual disabilities display high levels of anger, and cognitive-behavioural anger management interventions are used routinely. However, for these methods to be used optimally, a better understanding is needed of different forms of anger assessment. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of a…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Psychological Characteristics, Cognitive Restructuring, Intervention
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Finn, Lori L.; Sturmey, Peter – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Community service providers strive to reduce the use of restrictive behavioural procedures, but little is known about their use in community services. Therefore, this study analysed the distribution among service users and antecedents to the use of restrictive procedures. Materials: The authors analysed records of the use of…
Descriptors: Community Services, Mental Retardation, Adolescents, Day Programs
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Barrowcliff, Alastair L. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: There is a paucity of literature detailing cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for psychosis in people with intellectual disability. Of the available literature, only two case studies involve people with command hallucinations and these do not address specific issues of intervention indicated in the wider literature for this type of…
Descriptors: Intervention, Mild Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Rating Scales