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Do We Need Both Cognitive and Behavioural Components in Interventions for Depressed Mood in People with Mild Intellectual Disability?
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McGillivray, J. A.; Kershaw, M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2015
Background: A growing literature suggests that people with mild intellectual disability (ID) who have depressed mood may benefit from cognitive--behavioural interventions. There has been some speculation regarding the relative merit of the components of this approach. The aim of this study was to compare (i) cognitive strategies; (ii) behavioural…
Descriptors: Mild Mental Retardation, Depression (Psychology), Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Mindfulness in Reducing Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety
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Idusohan-Moizer, H.; Sawicka, A.; Dendle, J.; Albany, M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2015
Background: Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to be effective in the treatment of a range of health and psychological disorders in adults and young people without intellectual disabilities (ID). Clinical studies are emerging reporting on the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions as a stand-alone treatment for common clinical…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Anxiety, Depression (Psychology), Cognitive Restructuring
Evaluation of a Stranger Safety Training Programme for Adults with Williams Syndrome
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Fisher, M. H. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2014
Background: Individuals with Williams syndrome (WS) are reported to display increased sociability towards strangers, leading to increased social vulnerability. No research has examined real life interactions of adults with WS towards strangers and no interventions have been implemented to teach stranger safety skills to this population. Method:…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Disabilities, Social Behavior, At Risk Persons
Olanzapine vs. Risperidone in Treating Aggressive Behaviours in Adults with Intellectual Disability: A Single Blind Study
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Amore, M.; Bertelli, M.; Villani, D.; Tamborini, S.; Rossi, M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: Aggressive behaviour represents a frequent symptom in people with intellectual disability (PWID). Despite uncertain evidence of effectiveness, the use of antipsychotics (APs) drugs to treat aggressive behaviour is very common. Antipsychotic medication of aggressivity in PWID has recently become one of the most debated issues in mental…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Measures (Individuals), Program Effectiveness, Statistical Analysis
Reliability and Utility of the Behaviour Support Plan Quality Evaluation Tool (BSP-QEII) for Auditing and Quality Development in Services for Adults with Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviour
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McVilly, K.; Webber, L.; Paris, M.; Sharp, G. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Having an objective means of evaluating the quality of behaviour support plans (BSPs) could assist service providers and statutory authorities to monitor and improve the quality of support provided to people with intellectual disability (ID) who exhibit challenging behaviour. The Behaviour Support Plan Quality Evaluation Guide II…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification, Adults
A Meta-Analysis of Intervention Effects on Challenging Behaviour among Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
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Heyvaert, M.; Maes, B.; Onghena, P. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: Persons with intellectual disabilities (ID) often show challenging behaviour. We review distinct interventions that are applied to treat these challenging behaviours, and analyse intervention effects and moderating variables. Methods: A literature search was conducted using the databases "ERIC," "PsycINFO," "Web of Science" and…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Intervention, Mental Retardation, Meta Analysis
Staying in the Here-and-Now: A Pilot Study on the Use of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Group Skills Training for Forensic Clients with Intellectual Disability
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Sakdalan, J. A.; Shaw, J.; Collier, V. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: Dialectic behaviour therapy (DBT) has been widely used with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder who exhibit severe emotional and behavioural dysregulation. There is a paucity of research in assessing the effectiveness of DBT with forensic clients with intellectual disability (ID). Methods: This pilot study aims…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Mental Retardation, Personality Problems, Mental Disorders