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Nicholls, Gemma; Bailey, Tom; Grindle, Corinna F.; Hastings, Richard P. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Longitudinal research is needed to strengthen evidence for risk factors for challenging behaviour in children with intellectual disabilities and to understand patterns of change over time. Methods: Data on challenging behaviour were collected for 225 students in one school over four annual time points and a range of potential risk…
Descriptors: Children, Young Adults, Youth, Intellectual Disability
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Majeed-Ariss, Rabiya; Rodriguez, Pablo M.; White, Catherine – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: There is a dearth of reliable data on sexual assault prevalence amongst people with learning disabilities. This work aims to identify the prevalence of learning disabilities amongst adult clients attending Saint Marys Sexual Assault Referral Centre and ascertain the similarities/differences amongst clients with learning disabilities as…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Crime, Incidence, Intellectual Disability
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Esan, Fola; Chester, Verity; Gunaratna, Ignatius J.; Hoare, Sudeep; Alexander, Regi T. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Background: To describe the characteristics of those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) treated within a forensic intellectual disability hospital and to compare them with those without ASD. Method: Service evaluation of a cohort of 138 patients treated over a 6-year period. Results: Of the 138, 42 had an ASD. Personality disorders and harmful…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Mental Retardation, Hospitals
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Taylor, Lorne; Oliver, Chris; Murphy, Glynis – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: Self-injurious behaviour (SIB) is a relatively common problem for people with intellectual disabilities and it is known to be associated with various risk markers, such as degree of disability, sensory impairments, and autism (McClintock "et al." 2003). Less is known about its long-term course however. Method: The present…
Descriptors: Intervention, Mental Retardation, Hospitals, Quality of Life
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Danquah, Adam; Limb, Kate; Chapman, Melanie; Burke, Carrie; Flood, Andrea; Gore, Sarah; Greenwood, Kara; Healey, Kelsey; Reid, William Kerr; Kilroy, Jan; Lacey, Huma; Malone, Caroline; Perkin, Michelle; Hare, Dougal Julian – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Self-injurious behaviour (SIB) is among the most serious problems faced by intellectual disability services. It is very difficult to treat and can become a chronic problem. Method: Information on a number of variables was collected through a survey of service-users identified as displaying SIBs. Clinical opinion and a literature review…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Multivariate Analysis, Verbal Ability, Self Destructive Behavior
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Williams, Don E.; Kirkpatrick-Sanchez, Sharon; Enzinna, Christie; Dunn, Jacqueline; Borden-Karasack, Deborah – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Pica is a very dangerous form of self-injurious behaviour because one occurrence can be lethal. Dealing successfully with dangerous pica in a large institution requires a high level of administrative support. It cannot be relegated to each psychologist to write a programme. A written behaviour programme is only one component of…
Descriptors: Intervention, Mental Retardation, Surgery, Hygiene
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Baghdadli, A.; Picot, M. C.; Pry, R.; Michelon, C.; Burzstejn, C.; Lazartigues, A.; Aussilloux, C. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Aim: To explore the factors related to the outcome of self-injurious behaviour (SIB) in children with pervasive developmental disorders (PDD). Method: Children with PDD were assessed on individual and environmental variables at time 1 and 3 years later. A questionnaire about the presence or absence of SIB was also administered at both times in…
Descriptors: Speech Impairments, Autism, At Risk Persons, Self Destructive Behavior