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Eunyoung Son; Donghyun Ahn; Johanna Inhyang Kim; Sojung Kim – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2024
Background: Limited data exist on problematic sexual behaviour (PSB) in youth with developmental disabilities in South Korea. Method: Sixty-one parents of children with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder (aged 13-30) reported children's PSB and emotional, behavioural, cognitive, and interpersonal factors. The frequency of PSB in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Behavior Problems, Sexuality, Developmental Disabilities
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O'Neill, Jenny; Elia, Sonja; Perrett, Kirsten P. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2019
Background: The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is offered in Australia to all males and females at 12 to 13 years. In 2015 the national HPV coverage was 77.4% for females and 66.4% for males. There is no Australian coverage data for the subgroup of adolescents with disabilities. Method: We reviewed the HPV vaccine status of all 14 year-old…
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Immunization Programs, Adolescents, Developmental Disabilities
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Chien, Chi-Wen; Branjerdporn, Grace; Rodger, Sylvia; Copley, Jodie – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2017
Background: Environments are important to children's participation, but little is known about which environmental factors restrict their participation, particularly in children with moderate to severe developmental disability. Method: Parents of 64 children attending special schools completed the Environmental Restriction Questionnaire (ERQ). Two…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Environmental Influences, Barriers, Children
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Schoen, Sarah A.; Miller, Lucy J.; Sullivan, Jillian – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2017
Background: Sensory irregularities are commonly seen across developmental and intellectual disability groups. Identifying patterns of dysfunction within these clinical groups facilitates the development of appropriate intervention strategies. Thus, we evaluated the psychometric properties of the new Sensory Processing (SP) Scale Inventory rating…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Test Construction, Sensory Experience, Developmental Disabilities
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Wilson, Nathan J.; Frawley, Patsie – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2016
Background: Young people with intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) get information, education, and support about social and sexual relationships from different sources. Staff are often involved in providing this education and support. We explored if and how this support is offered to young people transitioning to adulthood. Methods:…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Caregiver Attitudes, Sex Education
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Trute, Barry; Hiebert-Murphy, Diane; Levine, Kathryn – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2007
Background: Parental positive and negative appraisals of the family impact of childhood disability are tested as early predictors of parental self-esteem and overall family adjustment in households with young children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Method: Within 103 Canadian families, 103 mothers and 55 fathers independently…
Descriptors: Mothers, Gender Differences, Fathers, Developmental Disabilities