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Physician Perspectives on Severe Behavior and Restraint Use in a Hospital Setting for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Salvatore, Giovanna L.; Simmons, Christina A.; Tremoulet, Patrice D. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Hospitals, with many features that can evoke severe behavior in patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), often use restraint as a behavior management strategy. Prior research on restraint in patients with ASD has primarily focused on children or specific departments. Twenty-five physicians and medical trainees from an urban teaching hospital…
Descriptors: Physicians, Medical Students, Health Personnel, Patients
Early Interventionists' Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices for Autism
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Gevarter, Cindy; Siciliano, Mariah G.; Stone, Erin – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2022
This online survey study examined early intervention providers' knowledge and training needs surrounding evidence-based practices for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The researchers analyzed data from 87 early intervention providers (speech-language pathologists and developmental specialists) in a rural Southwestern U.S. state. The survey included…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Evidence Based Practice, Early Intervention, Knowledge Level
Experiences of Mental Health Professionals Providing Services to Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health Problems: A Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Research Studies
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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
Exploring How the Diagnostic Process Stratifies Children with Intellectual Disability Navigating the Service System in Ontario, Canada
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Don, Anna; O'Byrne, Patrick – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Children with intellectual disability experience a higher prevalence of dental disease, obesity, challenging behaviours, and mental health disorders compared to children without intellectual disability. Children with intellectual disability concurrently face health and social service navigational barriers that are associated with unresolved health…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Incidence, Child Health, Behavior Problems
Treatment for Challenging Behaviors: Are IDEA Part C Interventionists Using Functional Interventions?
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Dickinson, Sarah; Shaffer-Hudkins, Emily; Raffaele Mendez, Linda M. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2020
Little is known about the specific practices of early interventionists, despite many young children receiving early intervention services through Part C of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. The aim of this study was to examine knowledge and use of functionally appropriate evidence-based interventions for challenging behaviors among…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Federal Legislation, Students with Disabilities
A Comparison of the Effectiveness of a Game Informed Online Learning Activity and Face to Face Teaching in Increasing Knowledge about Managing Aggression in Health Settings
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McKenzie, Karen – Advances in Health Sciences Education, 2013
The present study compared the impact of face to face teaching with a short online game informed learning activity on health participants' knowledge about, and confidence in, managing aggressive situations. Both forms of teaching resulted in a significant increase in participants' knowledge and confidence. Face to face training led to…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Conventional Instruction, Computer Games, Learning Activities