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Direct linkGandía-Abellán, Helena; Nieto, Carmen; García-Rubio, Carlos – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
The present study aims to examine the effects of the MindfulTEA program, an Mindfulness-based Interventions (MBIs) specifically designed for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disability, to reduce behavioural problems. MBIs are effective in improving well-being in people with high-functioning ASD, but little is known…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Adults, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability
Rosendahl-Santillo, Alexandra; Lantto, Reid; Nylander, Lena; Thylander, Christina; Schultz, Pernilla; Brown, Julie; Wallinius, Märta; Westling, Sofie – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Background: Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment for self-harm and emotion regulation difficulties. A modified version, DBT-Skills System (DBT-SS), has been developed in the USA for individuals with cognitive difficulties. The present study is a pilot study, testing the DBT-SS in a Swedish context. Methods: Six…
Descriptors: Psychotherapy, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Evidence Based Practice
Idusohan-Moizer, H.; Sawicka, A.; Dendle, J.; Albany, M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2015
Background: Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to be effective in the treatment of a range of health and psychological disorders in adults and young people without intellectual disabilities (ID). Clinical studies are emerging reporting on the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions as a stand-alone treatment for common clinical…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Anxiety, Depression (Psychology), Cognitive Restructuring
Lang, Russell; Didden, Robert; Machalicek, Wendy; Rispoli, Mandy; Sigafoos, Jeff; Lancioni, Giulio; Mulloy, Austin; Regester, April; Pierce, Nigel; Kang, Soyeon – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2010
Skin-picking is a type of self-injurious behavior involving the pulling, scratching, lancing, digging, or gouging of one's own body. It is associated with social impairment, and increased medical and mental health concerns. While there are several reports showing that skin-picking is common in individuals with developmental disabilities, knowledge…
Descriptors: Intervention, Self Destructive Behavior, Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Modification
Dunlap, Glen; Carr, Edward G.; Horner, Robert H.; Koegel, Robert L.; Sailor, Wayne; Clarke, Shelley; Koegel, Lynn Kern; Albin, Richard W.; Vaughn, Bobbie J.; McLaughlin, Darlene Magito; James, Kim Mullen; Todd, Anne W.; Newton, J. Stephen; Lucyshyn, Joseph; Griggs, Peter; Bohanon, Hank; Choi, Jeong Hoon; Vismara, Laurie; Minjarez, Mendy Boettcher; Buschbacher, Pamelazita; Fox, Lise – Behavioral Disorders, 2010
A major goal of positive behavior support (PBS) is to produce broad-based, long-term improvements in adaptive behavior; however, the empirical base, at present, is mainly composed of relatively short-term studies carried out in circumscribed contexts. Therefore, a need exists for reliable data that can inform the field regarding the comprehensive…
Descriptors: Intervention, Quality of Life, Behavior Modification, Rating Scales
Fox, Robert A.; Holtz, Casey A.; Moist, Amie M. – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2009
There is a paucity of treatment literature for significant and intractable behavior problems in adults with autism and mental retardation. Four adults with autism, severe to profound mental retardation, and serious, long-term behavior problems participated in an accommodation training program as an adjunct to more traditional behavioral and…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Severe Mental Retardation, Autism, Quality of Life
Download full textReed, Derek D.; Martens, Brian K. – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2008
We describe a clinical case study surrounding the behavioral assessment and operant treatment of, an adult with severe mental retardation who engaged in chronic breath-holding. In this clinical case, previous neurological and medical testing had ruled out biological bases for the individual's breath-holding. A functional behavioral assessment…
Descriptors: Severe Mental Retardation, Behavior Modification, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Program Effectiveness
Sohanpal, S. K.; Deb, S.; Thomas, C.; Soni, R.; Lenotre, L.; Unwin, G. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2007
Background: A comprehensive systematic review was performed to establish the current evidence base regarding the effectiveness of antidepressant medication for the management of behaviour problems in adults with intellectual disabilities. Method: An electronic search of PsycInfo, Embase, Medline and Cinahl databases was conducted spanning the time…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Mental Retardation, Depression (Psychology), Drug Therapy
Singh, Nirbhay N.; Lancioni, Giulio E.; Winton, Alan S. W.; Molina, Enrique J.; Sage, Monica; Brown, Stephen; Groeneweg, Jop – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2004
Multi-sensory stimulation provided in a Snoezelen room is being used increasingly for individuals with mental retardation and mental illness to facilitate relaxation, provide enjoyment, and inhibit behavioral challenges. We observed aggressive and self-injurious behavior in three groups of 15 individuals with severe or profound mental retardation…
Descriptors: Sensory Training, Daily Living Skills, Job Skills, Aggression
