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Gait Characteristics of Adults with Intellectual Disability
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Oppewal, Alyt; Festen, Dederieke A. M.; Hilgenkamp, Thessa I. M. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2018
Gait is a relevant and complex aspect of motor functioning. Disturbances are related to negative health outcomes. Gait characteristics of 31 adults with intellectual disability (ID) without Down syndrome (DS) (42.77 ± 16.70 years) were investigated, and associations with age, sex, body mass index (BMI), and level of ID were assessed. Sex and BMI…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Age Differences
Multimorbidity and Polypharmacy Are Independently Associated with Mortality in Older People with Intellectual Disabilities: A 5-Year Follow-Up from the HA-ID Study
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Schoufour, Josje D.; Oppewal, Alyt; van der Maarl, Hanne J. K.; Hermans, Heidi; Evenhuis, Heleen M.; Hilgenkamp, Thessa I. M.; Festen, Dederieke A. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2018
We studied the association between multimorbidity, polypharmacy, and mortality in 1,050 older adults (50+) with intellectual disability (ID). Multimorbidity (presence of = 4 chronic health conditions) and polypharmacy (presence = 5 chronic medication prescriptions) were collected at baseline. Multimorbidity included a wide range of disorders,…
Descriptors: Correlation, Older Adults, Intellectual Disability, Chronic Illness
Risk Factors for Behavioral and Emotional Difficulties in Siblings of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Walton, Katherine M. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2016
This study examined risk factors for behavioral and emotional problems in 1973 siblings of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Results revealed six correlates of sibling internalizing and externalizing problems: male gender, smaller family size, older age of the child with ASD, lower family income, child with ASD behavior problems, and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Correlation, Siblings
Parental Perceptions of Physical Activity Benefits for Youth with Developmental Disabilities
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Pitchford, E. Andrew; Siebert, Erin; Hamm, Jessica; Yun, Joonkoo – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2016
Physical activity promotion is of need for youth with developmental disabilities. Parental perceptions of physical activity benefits may influence youth behaviors. This study investigated the relationship between parental beliefs on the importance of physical activity and physical activity levels among youth with disabilities. Parents and…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Youth, Physical Activities, Health Promotion
Performance on the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test-2 by Children with Williams Syndrome
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Pitts, C. Holley; Mervis, Carolyn B. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2016
We describe the performance of 292 4- to 17-year-olds with Williams syndrome (WS) on the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test-2 (KBIT-2; Kaufman & Kaufman, 2004). Mean IQ Composite, Verbal standard score (SS), and Nonverbal SS were in the borderline range relative to the general population, with variability similar to the general population.…
Descriptors: Intelligence Tests, Genetic Disorders, Intelligence Quotient, Children
Monoamine Oxidase a Promoter Gene Associated with Problem Behavior in Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
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May, Michael E.; Srour, Ali; Hedges, Lora K.; Lightfoot, David A.; Phillips, John A., III; Blakely, Randy D.; Kennedy, Craig H. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2009
A functional polymorphism in the promoter of the gene encoding monoamine oxidase A has been associated with problem behavior in various populations. We examined the association of MAOA alleles in adult males with intellectual/developmental disabilities with and without established histories of problem behavior. These data were compared with a…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Males, Genetic Disorders, Mental Retardation