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"I Feel That if I Didn't Come to It Anymore, Maybe I Would Go Back to My Old Ways and I Don't Want That to Happen": Adapted Sex Offender Treatment Programmes: Views of Service Users with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Melvin, Clare L.; Langdon, Peter E.; Murphy, Glynis H. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: The cognitive and behavioural profile associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) includes difficulties with social interaction, communication and empathy. Each of these may present barriers to effective participation in sexual offending treatment, leading to poorer outcomes. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Males, Intellectual Disability
Does the Well-Being of Individuals with Down Syndrome and Dementia Improve When Using Life Story Books and Rummage Boxes? A Randomized Single Case Series Experiment
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Crook, Nicola; Adams, Malcolm; Shorten, Nicola; Langdon, Peter E. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: This study investigated whether a personalized life story book and rummage box enhanced well-being and led to changes in behaviour for people with Down syndrome (DS) who have dementia. Materials and Methods: A randomized single case series design was used with five participants who had DS and a diagnosis of dementia. Participants were…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Behavior Change, Down Syndrome, Dementia