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Fischer, Leonard S.; Becker, Andrew; Paraguya, Maria; Chukwu, Cecilia – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2012
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) frequently have comorbidities that might interfere with colonoscopy preparation and examination. In this article, the authors review their experience with colonoscopies performed from 2002 through 2010 on adults with IDD at a state institution to evaluate quality and safety of…
Descriptors: Health Services, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Adults
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Oeseburg, Barth; Dijkstra, Geke J.; Groothoff, Johan W.; Reijneveld, Sijmen A.; Jansen, Danielle E. M. C. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2011
A systematic review of the prevalence rates of chronic health conditions in populations of children with intellectual disability was provided. We identified 2,994 relevant studies by searching Medline, Cinahl, and PsycINFO databases from 1996 to 2008. We included the 31 studies that had sufficient methodological quality. The 6 most prevalent…
Descriptors: Anxiety Disorders, Incidence, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy
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Watson, Shelley Lynn; Richards, Deborah A.; Miodrag, Nancy; Fedoroff, J. Paul – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2012
Specific genetic syndromes affect individuals' sexual development, experiences, and fertility. Individuals with specific syndromes can also display inappropriate sexual behavior resulting from vulnerabilities presented by their genetic makeup. Using clinical case studies, we discuss the specific impact that Down, Prader-Willi, and Williams…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Sex Education, Adolescents, Intimacy