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Direct linkM. J. Delforterie; A. Turhan; M. Driessen; L. Neijmeijer; B. Hesper; R. Didden – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Introduction: This study investigated the reliability and validity of the dynamic risk outcome scales--short version (DROS-SV). This instrument is developed to monitor treatment progress using dynamic risk factors in clients with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning and behavioural and/or mental health problems.…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Reliability, Validity, Risk
Andrea Almas; Rosemary Lysaght; Susan Farrell; Lorrie Heffernan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Engagement of individuals with an intellectual disability and their caregivers in health care has been highlighted as an essential factor in developing services that better meet client needs; however, few studies have focused on the engagement of individuals with a dual diagnosis (intellectual disability co-occurring with a mental…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Caregivers, Health Services, Comorbidity
Borland, Ross L.; Cameron, Lauren A.; Tonge, Bruce J.; Gray, Kylie M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: This systematic review aimed to explore the effects of sport and physical activity on behaviour and emotional problems, mental health and psychosocial well-being of children and adolescents with intellectual disability. Method: Five databases were searched systematically (ERIC, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, SportDISCUS and SCOPUS), up to 28…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Athletics, Behavior Problems, Emotional Problems
Arvid Nikolai Kildahl; Sissel Berge Helverschou – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2024
Autistic people appear to be at increased risk of post-traumatic stress disorder, and experiences involving violence or sexual abuse appear to be common in this population. However, knowledge concerning trauma in autistic people with co-occurring intellectual disabilities is limited. In this cross-sectional study, we explored the prevalence of…
Descriptors: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Violence, Sexual Abuse, Adults
Williams, Caitlin A.; Bailey, Tom; Hastings, Richard P. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Existing research has predominately focused on dyadic relationships in families of children with intellectual disabilities. The aim of this study was to build on emerging literature exploring triadic relationships between a mother, sibling, and child with intellectual disability, investigating how they influence each other's…
Descriptors: Mothers, Parent Child Relationship, Intellectual Disability, Siblings
Rinaldi, Romina; Batselé, Elise; Haelewyck, Marie-Claire – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: There is a high prevalence of challenging behaviors (CB) in adults with intellectual disability (ID), which lead to negative personal outcomes and diminished quality of life. Emerging evidence suggest attachment theory could be useful to address CB in adults with ID and lower the negative impact on their social environment. Methods: A…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Attachment Behavior
Johanna J. Westera; Mariët J. van der Molen; Carlo Schuengel – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Introduction: Emotional and behavioral problems are common in adolescents with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities (MBID). Basic Psychological Needs Theory connects fulfillment of basic psychological needs (autonomy, relatedness, competence) to ill-being (mental health problems). The associations between the frustration and satisfaction…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Mild Intellectual Disability, Adolescents, Needs
Rianne Suelmann; Eric Blaauw – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2025
Background: Addiction medicine still largely neglects the topic of mild and borderline intellectual disabilities (MBID), although patients with MBID are considered a risk group for substance-related problems and offending behaviour. This study aimed to explore the cognitive and adaptive impairments of inpatients in forensic addiction mental health…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Mild Intellectual Disability, At Risk Persons, Mental Health
Fielding-Gebhardt, Heather; Warren, Steven F.; Brady, Nancy C. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Parenting children with neurodevelopmental disabilities is often challenging. Biological mothers of children with Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) may be susceptible to increased risk of mental health problems. This study examined the longitudinal relationships between maternal mental health, child challenging behaviors, and mother-child relationship…
Descriptors: Mothers, Mental Health, Child Behavior, Behavior Problems
Straccia, Claudio; Gerber, Fabienne; Darbellay, Barbara; Collet-Wagner, Isabelle; Lonchampt, Sophie; Kosel, Markus – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Introduction: The aim of this study was to adapt the Health of the Nation Outcome Scales for people with Learning Disabilities into French (F-HoNOS-LD) and to examine its validity and reliability. Method: Sixty-six adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) admitted to a psychiatric hospital took part in the study. Clinicians used the F-HoNOS-LD…
Descriptors: Test Construction, Psychometrics, French, Learning Disabilities
Mackay, Jessica; Nixon, Gillian M.; Lafferty, Antony R.; Ambler, Geoff; Kapur, Nitin; Bergman, Philip B.; Schofield, Cara; Seton, Chris; Tai, Andrew; Tham, Elaine; Vora, Komal; Crock, Patricia; Verge, Charles; Musthaffa, Yassmin; Blecher, Greg; Caudri, Daan; Leonard, Helen; Jacoby, Peter; Wilson, Andrew; Choong, Catherine S.; Downs, Jenny – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder characterised by neurodevelopmental delays, hyperphagia, difficulties with social communication and challenging behaviours. Individuals require intensive supervision from caregivers which may negatively affect caregiver quality of life. This study used data collected in the Australasian PWS…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Genetic Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
Davies, Bronwen; Josham, Scarlett; Francis, Nicky – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
This service evaluation comprised pre- and post measures with service users and their carers on admission to and discharge from an assessment and treatment (A&T) unit. The Behaviour Problems Inventory (BPI), Psychiatric Assessment Scale for Adults with Developmental Disabilities Checklist--Revised (PASSAD) and World Health Organisations…
Descriptors: Outcome Measures, Intellectual Disability, Health Services, Behavior Problems
Tournier, Tess; Hendriks, Alexander H. C.; Jahoda, Andrew; Hastings, Richard P.; Giesbers, Sanne A. H.; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2022
Background: The Family Network Method -- Intellectual Disability (FNM-ID) was used to compare perspectives of people with mild intellectual disability and their support workers on family networks of people with intellectual disability. Method: 138 participants with mild intellectual disability and support workers were interviewed, using the…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Networks, Attitudes, Behavior Problems
Ee, Jonathan; Stenfert Kroese, Biza; Rose, John – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Mental health professionals play an important role in providing care and treatment for adults with intellectual disabilities. A number of studies use qualitative methods to explore the experiences of these professionals and their perspectives regarding the mental health services for this population. A systematic review using…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Adults, Health Personnel, Mental Health
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
