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McGeown, H. R.; Johnstone, E. C.; McKirdy, J.; Owens, D. C.; Stanfield, A. C. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: This study investigates the role of IQ, autistic traits and challenging behaviours in affecting adult outcomes among adolescents who receive special educational assistance. Methods: A total of 58 participants were recruited from an ongoing longitudinal study. All received assessments of IQ, behavioural patterns (using the Childhood…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Intelligence Quotient, Mild Mental Retardation, Autism
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Lachiewicz, A.; Dawson, D.; Spiridigliozzi, G.; Cuccaro, M.; Lachiewicz, M.; McConkie-Rosell, A. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: Current research suggests that depression and anxiety may be common problems in women with the fragile X (FMR1) premutation. Methods: To learn more about this in a clinical setting, we asked 33 women with the FMR1 premutation and 20 women without the FMR1 premutation to complete the Brief Carroll Depression Scale (Brief CDS) and the…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Females, Mental Health, Measures (Individuals)
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Emerson, E.; Robertson, J.; Wood, J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2005
Over the past decade, increased attention has been paid to identifying and responding to the emotional and behavioural needs of children and adolescents with intellectual disability (ID). The aims of the present study were to add to this body of knowledge by identifying factors associated with emotional and behavioural needs among a sample of…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Environment, Incidence, Emotional Problems, Adolescents
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Herring, S.; Gray, K.; Taffe, J.; Tonge, B.; Sweeney, D.; Einfeld, S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2006
Background: Behavioural and emotional problems occur at a high rate in children and adolescents with intellectual disability, often from a young age. Some studies have indicated that children and adolescents with autism present with even higher rates. Less is known about the presentation, development and family impact of these difficulties in…
Descriptors: Emotional Problems, Behavior Problems, Toddlers, Pervasive Developmental Disorders