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Family Dynamics, Trauma, and Child-Related Characteristics: Examining Factors Associated with Co-Occurring Mental Health Problems in Clinically-Referred Children with and without an Intellectual (and Developmental) Disability
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Stewart, Shannon L.; Dave, Hiten P.; Lapshina, Natalia – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Psychiatric disorders are common in youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a vulnerable group of children whose behavioural problems often have more complicated care needs than other children, which can place a great deal of stress on their families. However, the association of family mental health issues, level of…
Descriptors: Trauma, Mental Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
What Do Specialist Mental Health Professionals Think of the Mental Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Singapore?
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Ee, Jonathan; Kroese, Biza Stenfert; Lim, Jan Mei; Rose, John – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: This research aimed to investigate the views and experiences of specialist mental health professionals working with adults with intellectual disabilities and mental health problems in Singapore in order to gain insight into the functioning of the local specialist intellectual disability mental health service and how it may be improved.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mental Health, Health Personnel, Adults
Underdiagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders in People with Intellectual Disabilities: Differences between Psychiatric Disorders and Challenging Behaviour
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Peña-Salazar, Carlos; Arrufat, Francesc; Santos, Josep Manel; Fontanet, Abel; González-Castro, Gretel; Más, Silvia; Roura-Poch, Pere; Valdés-Stauber, Juan – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background and purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the level of mental disorders and challenging behaviour in individuals with intellectual disability (ID) supported by specialized services, but without a prior psychiatric diagnosis, and to compare the levels of different disorders depending on the severity of ID. Methods: This is a…
Descriptors: Mental Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Clinical Diagnosis, Behavior Disorders
The Role of Technology-Mediated Music-Making in Enhancing Engagement and Social Communication in Children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
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Kossyvaki, Lila; Curran, Sara – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Very little research has explored the impact of interventions combining music and technology on children with a dual diagnosis of autism and intellectual disabilities (ID) incorporating the active involvement of school staff. Video recordings and group interviews were used to collect data in this study. Video recordings of five children with…
Descriptors: Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Comorbidity
Aripiprazole in Youth with Intellectual Disabilities: A Retrospective Chart Study
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Reurts, Eva Enneke; Troost, Pieter W.; Dinnissen, Mariken; Reijnen, Sam; Hoekstra, Pieter J.; Popma, Arne – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
A retrospective chart study of patients on open-label aripiprazole treatment was conducted in the Netherlands to add to the knowledge of aripiprazole in children and young adults with mild and borderline intellectual disabilities (IDs). Fifty-three youths, mean age 14.7 ± 3.4 years and mean IQ 64.5 ±13.8, were included. Treatment responders were…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Drug Therapy, Outcomes of Treatment, Foreign Countries
Treatment Outcomes from Forensic Intellectual Disability Services: The Perspectives of Patients and Their Family/Carers
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Chester, Verity; Geach, Nicole; Morrissey, Catrin – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Introduction: Research investigating the treatment outcomes of forensic intellectual and developmental disability (FIDD) services has largely focused on the perspectives of clinicians and researchers. This study sought the perspectives of patients and family/carers on the outcomes important to them. Methods: Semi-structured consultation groups…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Parent Attitudes, Family Attitudes