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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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Giallo, R.; Gavidia-Payne, S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2006
Background: Siblings adjust to having a brother or sister with a disability in diverse ways. This study investigated a range of child, parent and family factors as predictors of sibling adjustment outcomes. Methods: Forty-nine siblings (aged 7-16 years) and parents provided information about (1) sibling daily hassles and uplifts; (2) sibling…
Descriptors: Investigations, Parent Child Relationship, Coping, Multiple Regression Analysis