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Early Detection of Dementia in People with an Intellectual Disability--A German Pilot Study
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Kuske, Bettina; Wolff, Christian; Gövert, Uwe; Müller, Sandra Verena – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: This study investigated the application of a newly developed neuropsychological assessment, the Wolfenbütteler Dementia Test for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (WDTIM) in combination with the Dementia Screening Questionnaire for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (DSQIID). Methods: The instruments were evaluated in…
Descriptors: Dementia, Foreign Countries, Identification, Psychological Evaluation
Marriage, Separation and Beyond: A Longitudinal Study of Families of Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in a Norwegian Context
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Tøssebro, Jan; Wendelborg, Christian – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: This study addresses family structure in families raising a child with disabilities in Norway. The aims are to add to the literature on termination of parental relationships and to explore family research topics that are rarely discussed in disability research, such as cohabitation versus marriage and repartnering. Methods:…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Family Structure, Disabilities, Children
Exploring Patterns of Unwanted Behaviours in Adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome
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Pignatti, Riccardo; Mori, Ileana; Bertella, Laura; Grugni, Graziano; Giardino, Daniela; Molinari, Enrico – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: Obsessive-compulsive (O-C) traits, and excessive food intake are well known behavioural manifestations among individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). Other unwanted behaviours are also frequently observed, but they need a more specific investigation, especially in the adult population. Methods: The behaviour of 31 PWS adults was…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Mental Retardation, Adults, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Menstrual Problems Experienced by Women with Learning Disabilities
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Rodgers, Jackie; Lipscombe, Jo; Santer, Miriam – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2006
Background: Menstruation appears to be problematic for women with learning disabilities, yet there has been little quantitative research on their experiences, or comparisons with other groups of women. This paper considers the nature and extent of menstrual problems experienced by women with learning disabilities. Methods: The data reported here…
Descriptors: Females, Mental Retardation, Physiology, Statistical Analysis