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Mental Health Problems in Adults with Down Syndrome and Their Association with Life Circumstances
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Mallardo, Mariarosa; Cuskelly, Monica; White, Paul; Jobling, Anne – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2014
This study focused on current life circumstances, previous life events, and engagement with productive and enjoyable activities. It examined the association of these variables with mental health problems and mood in a cohort of young adults with Down syndrome. Participants were 49 adults with Down syndrome (age range 20-31 years) and their…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Mental Health, Down Syndrome, Depression (Psychology)
The Impact of Autism or Severe Challenging Behaviour on Lifestyle Outcome in Community Housing
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Felce, David; Perry, Jonathan; Lowe, Kathy; Jones, Edwin – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: The triad of impairments characteristic of autistic spectrum disorders and severe challenging behaviours are reasonably common among adults with intellectual disabilities. The aim was to investigate whether they had an impact on lifestyle among such adults living in staff-supported community housing. Methods: Data were collected on the…
Descriptors: Participant Characteristics, Check Lists, Mental Retardation, Autism