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Cox, C. R.; Clemson, L.; Stancliffe, R. J.; Durvasula, S.; Sherrington, C. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: Falls among people with intellectual disability (ID) occur at a younger age than the general population and are a significant cause of injury and hospitalisation. There is very limited research investigating risk factors for falls among people with ID and none with people living outside of formal care arrangements, either independently…
Descriptors: Incidence, Mental Retardation, Injuries, Seizures
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Hippolyte, L.; Iglesias, K.; Van der Linden, M.; Barisnikov, K. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: Although the prevalence of mental illness and behaviour problems is lower in adults with Down syndrome (DS) than in other populations with intellectual disabilities, they do present emotional and relational problems, as well as social integration difficulties. However, studies reporting on specific competences known to be central in…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Social Integration, Mental Disorders, Attention
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Chiu, Marcus Y. L.; Hung, Rommel C. H. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2006
Background: In the light of the existence of lengthy waiting lists for out-of-home placements, this study examines the factors affecting the decision to apply or not to apply for this facility in a city traditionally characterized by a cultural and policy emphasis on family responsibility and by relatively low levels of welfare commitment to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Decision Making, Caregivers, Adults