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Wastell, Sarah; Skirrow, Paul; Hare, Dougal Julian – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Objectives: The use of pharmacological interventions to manage challenging behaviour displayed by adults with intellectual disabilities remains controversial, with current clinical guidelines in the United Kingdom advocating the use of less invasive psychological interventions. This exploratory study aimed to discover what views and beliefs are…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Investigations, Q Methodology, Performance Factors
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Taylor, Lorne; Oliver, Chris; Murphy, Glynis – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: Self-injurious behaviour (SIB) is a relatively common problem for people with intellectual disabilities and it is known to be associated with various risk markers, such as degree of disability, sensory impairments, and autism (McClintock "et al." 2003). Less is known about its long-term course however. Method: The present…
Descriptors: Intervention, Mental Retardation, Hospitals, Quality of Life