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Case Study: Identification of Anxiety and Subsequent Intervention in an Adolescent Male with Autism, Severe Intellectual Disability and Self-Injurious Behaviour
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Kildahl, Arvid Nikolai; Bakken, Trine Lise; Matre, Espen Arnfinn Winther; Hellerud, Jane Margrethe Askeland; Engebretsen, Maria Hagen; Helverschou, Sissel Berge – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2021
Introduction: Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but knowledge is limited regarding identification and treatment of these disorders in individuals with ASD and more severe levels of intellectual disability (ID). The current case study aims to explore and describe the inpatient, psychiatric…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intellectual Disability
Underdiagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders in People with Intellectual Disabilities: Differences between Psychiatric Disorders and Challenging Behaviour
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Peña-Salazar, Carlos; Arrufat, Francesc; Santos, Josep Manel; Fontanet, Abel; González-Castro, Gretel; Más, Silvia; Roura-Poch, Pere; Valdés-Stauber, Juan – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background and purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the level of mental disorders and challenging behaviour in individuals with intellectual disability (ID) supported by specialized services, but without a prior psychiatric diagnosis, and to compare the levels of different disorders depending on the severity of ID. Methods: This is a…
Descriptors: Mental Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Clinical Diagnosis, Behavior Disorders
Behavioral and Psychiatric Differences in Medication Side Effects in Adults with Severe Intellectual Disabilities
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Matson, Johnny L.; Fodstad, Jill C.; Rivet, Tessa T.; Rojahn, Johannes – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Participants were 109 adults with severe intellectual disabilities and long histories of psychotropic drug use. Side effect profiles were examined in the context of types of mental health disorders observed using the Diagnostic Assessment for the Severely Handicapped-Revised (DASH-II) and the Behavior Problems Inventory-Revised (BPI-01). The best…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Severe Disabilities, Self Destructive Behavior, Severe Mental Retardation
A Review and Analysis of Three Measures for Diagnosis of Mental Illness in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
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Matson, Johnny L.; Wilkins, Jonathan – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Researchers and clinicians now recognize that adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) evince the full range of mental health concerns. Only recently, however, have attempts been made to develop evidence-based diagnostic and screening methods to identify these problems. Given that the way these people display symptoms of psychopathology may…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Mental Disorders, Disability Identification, Psychopathology
Psychopathology in Older Adults with Severe and Profound Mental Retardation.
Cherry, Katie E.; And Others – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1997
A study of 168 residents at state facilities for persons with mental retardation used the Diagnostic Assessment for the Severely Handicapped (DASH) to investigate the prevalence of psychopathology in younger and older adults with severe and profound mental retardation. Results found frequency ratings were similar for both age groups, but older…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Incidence, Mental Disorders, Older Adults
Validity of the Mania Subscale of the Diagnostic Assessment for the Severely Handicapped-II (DASH-II).
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Matson, Johnny L.; Smiroldo, Brandi B. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1997
A study tested the validity of the Diagnostic Assessment for the Severely Handicapped-II (DASH-II) for determining the presence of mania (bipolar disorder) in 22 individuals with severe mental retardation. Results found the mania subscale to be internally consistent and able to be used to classify manic and control subjects accurately. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adults, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification, Evaluation Methods