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Benson, S. S.; Dimian, A. F.; Elmquist, M.; Simacek, J.; McComas, J. J.; Symons, F. J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2018
The application of telehealth technology to conduct functional analysis (FA) and functional communication training (FCT) is emerging for children with developmental disabilities and behaviour support needs. The current study was designed to extend FA + FCT for self-injurious behaviour by using telehealth in home with parents as interventionists…
Descriptors: Parent Education, Coaching (Performance), Telecommunications, Health Services
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Courtemanche, A.; Schroeder, S.; Sheldon, J.; Sherman, J.; Fowler, A. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: Self-injurious behaviour is a chronic condition among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for which there is no known cure. The pain hypothesis suggests that individuals who engage in self-injury have altered or diminished pain perception. The purpose of the present study was to assess how frequently individuals…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Mental Retardation, Injuries, Developmental Disabilities
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Charlot, L.; Abend, S.; Ravin, P.; Mastis, K.; Hunt, A.; Deutsch, C. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: Physical distress resulting from medical problems has been found to cause increased behaviour problems in patients with intellectual disabilities (ID). Despite this fact, little has been documented on the medical problems of individuals with ID admitted for inpatient psychiatric care. We conducted an exploratory investigation based on…
Descriptors: Age, Investigations, Autism, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)