NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Publication Date
In 20250
Since 20240
Since 2021 (last 5 years)0
Since 2016 (last 10 years)3
Since 2006 (last 20 years)32
Source
Journal of Intellectual…32
Education Level
Audience
Laws, Policies, & Programs
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing 1 to 15 of 32 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Giltaij, H. P.; Sterkenburg, P. S.; Schuengel, C. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2015
Background: Children with intellectual disability (ID) are at risk for maladaptive development of social relatedness. Controversy exists whether Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) takes precedence over disordered attachment for describing maladaptive social behaviour. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of disordered attachment…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Children, Interpersonal Competence, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Capio, C. M.; Mak, T. C. T.; Tse, M. A.; Masters, R. S. W. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2018
Background: Conclusive evidence supports the importance of fundamental movement skills (FMS) proficiency in promoting physical activity and countering obesity. In children with Down Syndrome (DS), FMS development is delayed, which has been suggested to be associated with balance deficits. This study therefore examined the relationship between FMS…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Children, Psychomotor Skills, Physical Disabilities
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Rossi, N. F.; Giacheti, C. M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2017
Background: Williams syndrome (WS) phenotype is described as unique and intriguing. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between speech-language abilities, general cognitive functioning and behavioural problems in individuals with WS, considering age effects and speech-language characteristics of WS sub-groups. Methods: The…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Correlation, Speech Skills
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Alfieri, P.; Menghini, D.; Marotta, L.; De Peppo, L.; Ravà, L.; Salvaguardia, F.; Varuzza, C.; Vicari, S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2017
Background: Individuals with Williams syndrome (WS) show a disharmonic linguistic profile with a clear pattern of strengths and weaknesses. Despite their sociable nature, atypical socio-communicative abilities and deficits in communication and relationship with others have been found. Aim: The aim of the present study was to investigate whether…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Genetic Disorders, Language Skills, Interpersonal Communication
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Povee, K.; Roberts, L.; Bourke, J.; Leonard, H. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: This study aimed to explore the factors that predict functioning in families with a child with Down syndrome using a mixed methods design. The quantitative component examined the effect of maladaptive and autism-spectrum behaviours on the functioning of the family while the qualitative component explored the impact of having a child…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Foreign Countries, Down Syndrome, Family Relationship
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Zheng, X.; Chen, R.; Li, N.; Du, W.; Pei, L.; Zhang, J.; Ji, Y.; Song, X.; Tan, L.; Yang, R. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: Intellectual disability (ID) accounts for 70% of all disabilities among children in China's Second National Sampling Survey on Disability. Although studies have shown a relationship between social class and ID in children, none have investigated the association of socioeconomic variables in Chinese children with mild or severe ID.…
Descriptors: Social Class, Intervals, Mental Retardation, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Memisevic, H.; Sinanovic, O. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2014
Background: Executive function is very important in the children's overall development. The goal of this study was to assess the executive function in children with intellectual disability (ID) through the use of the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) teacher version. An additional goal was to examine the differences in…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Etiology, Executive Function, Gender Differences
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Tsiouris, J. A.; Kim, S. Y.; Brown, W. T.; Cohen, I. L. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: The link between aggression and mental disorders has been the focus of diverse studies in persons with and without intellectual disabilities (ID). Because of discrepancies in the finding of studies in persons with ID to date, and because of differences in research design, instruments used and the population studied, more research is…
Descriptors: Anxiety Disorders, Personality Problems, Aggression, Self Control
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Van der Molen, M. J.; Henry, L. A.; Van Luit, J. E. H. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2014
Background: The purpose of the current cross-sectional study was to examine the developmental progression in working memory (WM) between the ages of 9 and 16 years in a large sample of children with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities (MBID). Baddeley's influential WM model was used as a theoretical framework. Furthermore, the…
Descriptors: Short Term Memory, Mild Mental Retardation, Moderate Mental Retardation, Children
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Kiani, R.; Tyrer, F.; Hodgson, A.; Berkin, N.; Bhaumik, S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: In the general population there are statistically significant urban-rural differences in the rate of common mental disorders. In people with intellectual disability (ID) no study has attempted to address this issue. Aims: To compare the prevalence of mental illness, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and behaviour disorder in people with…
Descriptors: Rural Urban Differences, Mental Retardation, Incidence, Mental Disorders
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Cobigo, V.; Ouellette-Kuntz, H.; Balogh, R.; Leung, F.; Lin, E.; Lunsky, Y. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Effective cancer screening must be available for all eligible individuals without discrimination. Lower rates of cervical and breast cancer screening have been reported in certain groups compared with women from the general population, such as women with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Research on the factors…
Descriptors: Cancer, Screening Tests, Access to Health Care, Females
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Turk, V.; Kerry, S.; Corney, R.; Rowlands, G.; Khattran, S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: This research identifies factors affecting why some adults with intellectual disability (AWIDs) consult their general practitioner (GP) more than others. Little is known about these factors, despite AWIDs having higher health needs and reduced longevity. Current barriers to accessing health care need to be understood and overcome to…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Females, Mental Retardation, Access to Health Care
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Burbidge, C.; Oliver, C.; Moss, J.; Arron, K.; Berg, K.; Furniss, F.; Hill, L.; Trusler, K.; Woodcock, K. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: There is a need for assessments of psychological difference and disorder in people who have more severe intellectual disability (ID). Hyperactivity and impulsivity are two behavioural domains of importance as they are correlated with self-injury and aggression and this alludes to a shared cognitive correlate of compromised behavioural…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Hyperactivity, Interrater Reliability, Factor Structure
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Norlin, D.; Broberg, M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Research on parents of children with intellectual disability (ID) has identified a range of risk and protective factors for parental well-being. In family research, the association between marital quality and depression is a vital field of investigation. Still little research has addressed how aspects of the couple relationship affect…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Parents, Children, Well Being
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Woodman, A. C.; Hauser-Cram, P. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Parents of children with developmental disabilities (DD) face greater caregiving demands than parents of children without DD. There is considerable variability in parents' adjustment to raising a child with DD, however. In line with a strengths-based approach, this study explores coping strategies as potential mechanisms of resilience…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Adjustment (to Environment), Resilience (Psychology), Mothers
Previous Page | Next Page »
Pages: 1  |  2  |  3