This study aimed at analyzing the differences in challenging behaviors between adults with intellectual disability and ASD and those who only had intellectual disability, as well as to explore associations between transdiagnostic and clinical variables to these differences. Therapists and educators of 163 adults with intellectual disability (83…

Daily behavior report cards (DBRCs) have shown to be effective in addressing academic and behavioral challenges for a variety of students in past literature. The purpose of this literature review and analysis is to update and summarize findings on the use of DBRCs on academic and social behavior for students considered to have disruptive behaviors…

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by high levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity; however, these symptoms can result from a variety of reasons. To obtain a comprehensive understanding of the various difficulties of individuals with ADHD, especially when co-occurrence difficulties are present, it is…

A psychotherapist reviews literature on emotional problems requiring psychotherapy in learning disabled children and discusses issues involved in providing psychotherapy and remediation concurrently. Among issues covered in case studies are the individual's frequent denial of the need for treatment as well as resistance to treatment. (CL)

The need for greater attention to the emotional problems of mentally retarded persons is discussed in terms of community adjustment, the use of available psychotherapeutic methods, and issues in assessing effectiveness of treatment. (Author/JW)

A factor analytic study of a symptom checklist was conducted with 131 emotionally disturbed, mentally retarded people (12-55 years old). Results added statistical detail to previous clinical reports on the symptoms of emotional disturbances in mentally retarded people. (Author/CL)

An evaluation of 195 physically handicapped children found 43 percent with some degree of mental retardation, 25 percent with psychological maladjustment, and 20 percent from families experiencing problems adjusting to the handicapped child. Incidence of hearing loss (7 percent), speech problems (37 percent), and of five categories of physical…

Described are methods used to help David, an emotionally disturbed and learning disabled 8-year-old child, learn basic reading skills and overcome his emotional problems in a residential school. (DB)

A program was adapted to serve hearing impaired children with emotional and behavior disorders. The residential program currently serves 10 students with a treatment staff that includes therapists and educators. (CL)

This annotated bibliography addresses issues in the psychological assessment of traditionally underserved persons who are deaf. The bibliography was developed by means of an extensive search of research databases and a review of conference proceedings. References are presented alphabetically by author within each major section and include…

The literature on the deaf mentally retarded is reviewed in the areas of incidence severity of handicap, terminology, presence of emotional disorders, and needed services. (DB)

This article describes the Diabetes Education/Support Group Program for people with diabetes and visual impairment. It analyzes some of the common problems that participants have reported (such as fear of insulin reactions and of long-term complications) and discusses methods of reducing anxiety and depression related to the two conditions.…

Described is a milieu intervention scheme for treatment of disturbed deaf children (6 to 18 years old) in a residential school for the deaf. It is noted that the program sought to develop respect and awareness of the self and social group within the security of a specifically adapted environment and to support reintegration into the social,…

The study was designed to identify hearing impaired persons (3-21 years old) with emotional disturbances and to examine assessment and intervention approaches. Questionnaires and behavior checklists were completed by 116 public and private agencies serving school age hearing impaired students. Among findings were the following: Ss generally felt…