NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 6 results Save | Export
Maternal Parenting Styles and Mother-Child Relationship among Adolescents with and without Persistent Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Gau, Susan Shur-Fen; Chang, Jane Pei-Chen – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
We investigated mothering and mother-child interactions in adolescents with and without persistent attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a sample of 190 adolescents with persistent DSM-IV ADHD, 147 without persistent ADHD, and 223 without ADHD. Both participants and their mothers received psychiatric interviews for diagnosis of ADHD…
Descriptors: Psychological Needs, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Adolescents, Parent Child Relationship
Psychometric Properties and Factor Structure of the Behavior Problems Inventory (BPI-01) in a Swedish Community Population of Adults with Intellectual Disability
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Lundqvist, Lars-Olov – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the psychometric properties and factor structure of the Behavior Problems Inventory (BPI-01) in a community population. The Swedish version of the BPI-01 was administered by interviewing care staff of all adults (n = 915) with administratively defined intellectual disabilities (IDs) living in Orebro…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Psychometrics, Behavior Problems, Self Destructive Behavior
The Effects of Developmental Quotient and Diagnostic Criteria on Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers with Developmental Disabilities
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Medeiros, Kristen; Kozlowski, Alison M.; Beighley, Jennifer S.; Rojahn, Johannes; Matson, Johnny L. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
Previous research has found that individuals with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and those with greater symptom severity within these diagnoses, show higher rates of aggressive/destructive behavior, stereotypic behavior, and self-injurious behavior. In this exploratory cross-sectional study, toddlers at-risk for a…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Mental Retardation, Autism, Mental Health Workers
Expanding the Test of Counterfeit Deviance: Are Sexual Knowledge, Experience and Needs a Factor in the Sexualised Challenging Behaviour of Adults with Intellectual Disability?
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Lockhart, K.; Guerin, S.; Shanahan, S.; Coyle, K. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2010
It is posited within the literature that the sexualised challenging behaviour of adults with intellectual disability may be influenced by low levels of sexual knowledge, lack of sexual experience and unmet sexual needs. In this study, individuals with sexualised challenging behaviour were identified and matched for gender, age and ability level…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Intimacy, Sexuality, Behavior Problems
Health and Social Outcomes in Adults with Williams Syndrome: Findings from Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Cohorts
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Elison, Sarah; Stinton, Chris; Howlin, Patricia – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2010
Previous studies have investigated trajectories of cognitive, language and adaptive functioning in Williams syndrome (WS) but little is known about how other aspects of the Williams syndrome behavioural phenotype change across the life-span. Therefore, the present study examined age associated changes in a number of different domains of…
Descriptors: Physical Health, Interviews, Genetic Disorders, Aging (Individuals)
Treatment of Elopement in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Lang, Russell; Rispoli, Mandy; Machalicek, Wendy; White, Pamela J.; Kang, Soyeon; Pierce, Nigel; Mulloy, Austin; Fragale, Tina; O'Reilly, Mark; Sigafoos, Jeff; Lancioni, Giulio – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2009
We reviewed studies involving the treatment of elopement in individuals with developmental disabilities. Systematic searches of three electronic databases, journals, and reference lists identified 10 studies meeting the inclusion criteria. These studies were evaluated in terms of: (a) participants, (b) procedures used to assess elopement, (c)…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Intervention, Developmental Disabilities, Program Effectiveness