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Jess, Gillian; Torr, Jennifer; Cooper, Sally-Ann; Lennox, Nicholas; Edwards, Nicole; Galea, Jennifer; O'Brien, Gregory – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: Models of service provision and professional training differ between countries. This study aims to investigate a specialist intellectual disabilities model and a generic mental health model, specifically comparing psychiatrists' knowledge and competencies, and service quality and accessibility in meeting the mental health needs of…
Descriptors: Specialists, Psychiatry, Professional Training, Health Services
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Grey, Ian M.; McClean, Brian – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: Effectively supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities who display challenging behaviours continues to be a priority for service providers. Person-focused training (PFT) is a model of service delivery which provides staff with skills in functional assessment and intervention development. Existing longitudinal data from a…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Mental Retardation, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Severity (of Disability)