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Shimoyama, M.; Iwasa, K.; Sonoyama, S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2018
Background: People with intellectual disabilities are more likely than people in the general population to experience life events associated with an increased risk of mental health problems. However, there has been little research in Japan on the prevalence of mental health problems in adults with intellectual disability (ID) or on associated…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Mental Disorders, At Risk Persons, Foreign Countries
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Hirvonen, M.; Ojala, R.; Korhonen, P.; Haataja, P.; Eriksson, K.; Rantanen, K.; Gissler, M.; Luukkaala, T.; Tammela, O. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2017
Background: Prematurity has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of intellectual disability (ID). Method: The aim was to establish whether the prevalence of ID, defined as significant limitations in both intellectual (intelligence quotient below 70) and adaptive functioning among moderately preterm (MP; 32[superscript + 0]-33…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Young Children, Premature Infants, Incidence
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Reilly, C.; Senior, J.; Murtagh, L. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2015
Background: A number of neurogenetic syndromes have a high association with special educational needs including fragile X syndrome (FXS), Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), Williams syndrome (WS) and Velo-Cardio-Facial syndrome (VCFS). There is a paucity of research on educational provision for children affected by these syndromes. Method: Parents…
Descriptors: Neurological Impairments, Genetic Disorders, Special Education, Student Needs
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Ncube, B. L.; Perry, A.; Weiss, J. A. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2018
Background: Research examining the quality of life (QoL) of children with severe developmental disabilities (SDD) is limited. The present study examines parent perceptions of child QoL in children with SDD compared with typically developing (TD) children and then examines predictors of QoL for the SDD group. Method: Parents of 246 children with…
Descriptors: Severe Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Children, Quality of Life
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Morin, D.; Rivard, M.; Crocker, A. G.; Boursier, C. P.; Caron, J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Public attitudes towards persons with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have a significant effect on potential community integration. A better understanding of these can help target service provision and public awareness programmes. Objectives: The objective of the present study is threefold: (1) describe public attitudes towards persons…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mental Retardation, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Comparative Analysis
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Kiani, R.; Tyrer, F.; Jesu, A.; Bhaumik, S.; Gangavati, S.; Walker, G.; Kazmi, S.; Barrett, M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2014
Background: People with intellectual disability (ID) and epilepsy are more likely to die prematurely than the general population. A significant number of deaths in people with epilepsy may be potentially preventable through better seizure control, regular monitoring and raising awareness among patients and carers. The aim of this project was to…
Descriptors: Death, Seizures, Epilepsy, Mental Retardation
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Felce, D.; Kerr, M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Identification of possible personal indicators of risk for challenging behaviour has generally been through association in cross-sectional prevalence studies, but few analyses have controlled for intercorrelation between potential risk factors. The aim was to investigate the extent to which gender, age, presence of the triad of…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems
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Gazizova, D.; Puri, B. K.; Singh, I.; Dhaliwal, R. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: Previous studies in adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) have reported a higher prevalence of obesity than in the general population, and a trend to an increase in the prevalence of excess weight. However, little information is available on body weight status and lipids levels of adults with ID and co-existing mental illness. The…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, Incidence, Mental Retardation
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Badia, M.; Orgaz, M. B.; Verdugo, M. A.; Ullan, A. M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: People with developmental disabilities are at high risk for a limited participation in leisure activities. The aim of this study was to investigate the participation in, preference for and interest in leisure activities of young and adults with developmental disabilities, and to examine the factors associated with leisure activity.…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, At Risk Persons, Leisure Time, Recreational Activities
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Felce, D.; Perry, J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: There is little evidence to guide the commissioning of residential provision for adults with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) in the UK. We aim to explore the degree and impact of diagnostic congregation among adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) and ASD living in staffed housing. Methods: One hundred and fifty-seven adults with…
Descriptors: Autism, Foreign Countries, Housing, Mental Retardation
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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
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Hsiao, C-Y. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2014
Background: Down syndrome (DS) affects not only children but also their families. Much remains to be learned about factors that influence how families of children with DS function, especially families in non-Western populations. The purpose of this cross-sectional, correlational study was to examine how family demographics, family demands and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Down Syndrome, Family Environment, Social Support Groups
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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
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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
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Gagliardi, C.; Martelli, S.; Tavano, A.; Borgatti, R. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: The increased interest in social interaction in Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS) is evident from infancy onwards, together not only with increased empathy, positive interpersonal bias, but also with social disinhibition. Previous studies have described behavioural and emotional problems as being widely represented in WBS. There is…
Descriptors: Emotional Problems, Mental Retardation, Young Adults, Interpersonal Relationship
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