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Impact of Crisis Care on Psychiatric Admission in Adults with Intellectual Disability and Mental Illness And/Or Challenging Behavior: A Systematic Review J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 Yik Long Tai, Borbala Vegh, Tamara Ondruskova, Leila Hamza, Afia Ali, Angela Hassiotis
Crisis intervention aims to prevent hospital admissions by providing rapid assessment and intensive support in the community. Interest is growing in the potential of crisis care for people with int...
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Mental Health Services for Autistic People with Intellectual Disability: An Exploratory Study on Patient and Treatment Characteristics, and Intervention - Outcome Associations J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Jane Margrete Askeland Hellerud, Catherine Anne Nicole Lorentzen, Arvid Nikolai Kildahl, Kjell Ivar Øvergård, Sissel Berge Helverschou
Autistic people with co-occurring intellectual disability have a high risk of mental disorders. This study aimed to investigate specialized mental health services for this group, emphasizing inpati...
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Working with Adults with Intellectual Disability and Clinicians to Advance Mental Health Treatment: Informing Practice Guidelines and Research J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Andrea N. Witwer, Margaret E. Rosencrans, Christopher A. Taylor, Chelsea Cobranchi, Gloria L. Krahn, Susan M. Havercamp
The current study obtained perspectives on psychotherapy practices from adults with intellectual disability receiving psychotherapy and mental health clinicians serving adults with intellectual dis...
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How Do Children with Intellectual Disabilities Regulate Their Emotions? The Views of Teachers J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Mary Girgis, Josephine Paparo, Lynette Roberts, Ian Kneebone
Children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities commonly experience emotion regulation difficulties. To better understand emotion regulation in this population, the views of their teachers ...
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Review of Mental Health and Quality of Life of Adolescents with Physical, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Perspectives of Parents and Children J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Ali Fahad Aldakhil
Published in Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities (Vol. 17, No. 1, 2024)
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Virtual Reality Aggression Prevention Training for People with Mild Intellectual Disabilities: A Feasibility Study J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Chris N.W. Geraets, Roelof Dolfijn, Lisanne M. Robbemond, Albert Scholte, Stéphanie Klein Tuente, Wim Veling
Problems with adequately regulating aggression are comon in people with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities (MBID). Learning through experience has been shown to be effective in MBID. Ther...
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An Exploration of Challenging Behavior Associated with Down Syndrome J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Marisela Aguilar, Layana Sariah, Jemma Williams, Maria G. Valdovinos
Introduction: Down syndrome (DS) is a developmental disability characterized by the presence of an extra chromosome, specifically Chromosome 21. Much is known about the physical and health conditio...
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Polyvictimization and Impairments in Functioning for Children and Youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Shannon L. Stewart, Abigail Withers, Valbona Semovski, Natalia Lapshina
Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder associated with cognitive, emotional, and learning impairments have an increased likelihood of experiencing behav...
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Caregiver Concerns About, and Clinical Characteristics of, Persons Referred to a Specialized Mental Health Service for Those with Intellectual Disabilities J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Donovan Seidel, John D. McLennan
As little is known about who uses specialty mental health clinics for persons with intellectual disabilities, this study aimed to identified caregiver concerns, clinical characteristics, and the re...
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Prospective Associations Between Family-Based Social Capital, Wellbeing, and Emotional and Behavioral Problems Amongst People with Mild Intellectual Disabilities: A Two-Wave Study J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Sanne A. H. Giesbers, Richard P. Hastings, Alexander H. C. Hendriks, Andrew Jahoda, Petri J. C. M. Embregts
Family members are often the main provider of informal support to people with mild intellectual disabilities. In the current study, we explored whether their family-based social capital is prospect...
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Differences in Social Knowledge Between Persons with Intellectual Disability and Persons with Dual Diagnoses J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-19 Bojana Mastilo, Mirjana Đorđević, Nenad Glumbić, Haris Memisevic, Milica Pejović-Milovančević
Social knowledge is an important aspect of social cognition that pertains to broader knowledge of social concepts and norms. People with intellectual disabilities are more likely to experience ment...
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Basic Psychological Needs and Mental Health in Adolescents with a Mild to Borderline Intellectual Disability J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-30 Johanna J. Westera, Mariët J. van der Molen, Carlo Schuengel
ABSTRACT Introduction Emotional and behavioral problems are common in adolescents with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities (MBID). Basic Psychological Needs Theory connects fulfillment of basic psychological needs (autonomy, relatedness, competence) to ill-being (mental health problems). The associations between the frustration and satisfaction of basic psychological needs and indicators of
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Dementia in People with Severe/Profound Intellectual (And Multiple) Disabilities, and Its Natural History J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-27 Maureen B. G. Wissing, Johannes S.M. Hobbelen, Peter P. De Deyn, Aly Waninge, Alain D. Dekker
ABSTRACT Introduction Although the prevalence of dementia increases among people with severe/profound intellectual (and multiple) disabilities (SPI(M)D), dementia in people with SPI(M)D is not yet fully understood. Therefore, this study aimed to characterize the natural history of dementia in people with SPI(M)D, in particular, the prevalence and time of onset of dementia symptoms. Methods An explorative
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Effectiveness of Computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy on Cognitive Function of Children with Disabilities: A Systematic Review J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-26 Hyeon-Taek Hong, Seung-Il Song
ABSTRACT Introduction: This review aimed to synthesize and review computerized cognitive rehabilitation studies on children with disabilities to confirm their effectiveness. Methods: In 2021, an electronic search of academic articles was performed using PubMed, CINAHL, Science Direct, and Cochrane databases. Results: First, two experienced researchers selected 325 papers. 85 non-SCI studies published
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Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Adults with Severe or Moderate Intellectual Disability: A Pilot Study Using the Diagnostic Interview Trauma and Stressors – Severe Intellectual Disability J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-12 Annemieke Hoogstad, Liesbeth Mevissen, Michelle Kraaij, Robert Didden
ABSTRACT Introduction In persons with severe to moderate intellectual disability (SID), no valid and reliable diagnostic instrument is available to determine PTSD. In this study, a new instrument was evaluated: the Diagnostic Interview Trauma and Stressors – Severe Intellectual Disability (DITS-SID). Methods DITS-SID, Aberrant Behavior Checklist and Child and Adolescent Trauma Screener were administered
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The Use of Medication for Challenging Behaviors in People with Intellectual Disabilities: Reflections and Evolving Challenges from a Taiwanese Psychiatrist J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-11 Lien-Chung Wei
Published in Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities (Vol. 16, No. 3, 2023)
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A Qualitative Analysis of Family Caregiver Experiences Accessing Treatment for Self-Injurious Behavior in Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-11 Caroline L. Roberts, Ashleigh H. Avina, Frank J. Symons
ABSTRACT Introduction There is evidence of a gap between individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who need treatment for self-injurious behavior (SIB) and those who receive treatment. The purpose of this study (n = 15) was to begin to understand the treatment gap from the perspective of family caregivers. Methods In semi-structured virtual interviews, family caregivers discussed
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Developing the Diagnostic Interview for Adolescents and Adults with Mild/Moderate Intellectual Disabilities: An Interview Schedule of Mental Disorders (DIAAID) J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 James Sinclair, Jill A. Hollway, Christopher Sanford, Renee Cameto, Betsy Benson, L. Eugene Arnold, John R. Seeley
ABSTRACT Introduction Young people with intellectual disabilities (ID) are at an increased risk for experiencing mental health issues compared to their peers without disabilities. Further, there are limited resources available to help accurately assess mental health disorders and that are accessible for adolescents with ID. Method This paper describes the iterative development and pilot testing of
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Caregiver Experiences with Teleservices for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Needs During the Onset of COVID-19 J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Jessica M. Kramer, Joan B. Beasley, Andrea Caoili, Tawara Goode, Fiorella Guerrero, Ann Klein, Elizabeth Grosso, Elizabeth Kennelly-Smith
ABSTRACT Introduction Quality services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs (IDD-MH) requires timely access to services that are responsive to their needs and preferences. This study explores virtual service delivery from the perspectives of family caregivers of persons IDD-MH during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Recorded clinical interviews
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A Systematic Review of Mental Health Focused Training Programs for Direct Support Professionals Working with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-11 Heather H. Kelley, Ty B. Aller, Matthew Wappett
ABSTRACT Background Direct Support Professionals (DSP) work closely with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and can play an important role in helping these individuals get treatment when they are also experiencing mental health concerns (MHC). Methods We employed a systematic review search techniques to identify 15 empirical articles that assessed the outcomes of training
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Australian Psychiatrists and Trainee Psychiatrists’ Perceptions of Chemical Restraint of Adults with Intellectual Disability J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-23 Nicole Edwards, Catherine Franklin, Julie King, Hanna Watling
Psychiatrists prescribe the psychotropic medication that is used to manage behaviors of concern (BOC) in people with intellectual disability (ID) (i.e., chemical restraint), and their attitudes and...
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The Use of Medication for Challenging Behaviors in People with Intellectual Disabilities: The Direct Care Providers’ Perspective J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-22 Shoumitro (Shoumi) Deb, Bharati Limbu, Gemma L Unwin, Tim Weaver
ABSTRACT Background Overmedication of people with intellectual disabilities, particularly when psychotropic medications are used for challenging behavior (CB) in the absence of a psychiatric disorder, is a significant public health concern. Support staff play a pivotal role in influencing the prescribing process. Staff views and attitudes toward medication use for CB are therefore of paramount importance
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Exploring the impact of mental health symptoms in the workplace and supportive accommodations for young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-07 Ariel Schwartz, E. Sally Rogers
ABSTRACT Background Young adults (YA) with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions (MH) are underemployed. One reason may be a lack of accommodations that mitigate the impact of MH challenges at work. We explored common workplace MH impacts and supportive accommodations. Methods Interviews with YA with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring
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Coping with Death and Bereavement: A Proactive Intervention Program for Adults with Intellectual Disability J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 María Inmaculada Fernández-Ávalos, Manuel Fernández-Alcántara, Francisco Cruz-Quintana, Oliver H. Turnbull, Rosario Ferrer-Cascales, María Nieves Pérez-Marfil
Like the broader population, people with intellectual disability (ID) experience the process of grief after loss of a loved one. However, there are a series of risk factors characteristic of this p...
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Review of Self-Injurious Behaviors in Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Conditions J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-02-03 David B. McAdam
Published in Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities (Vol. 16, No. 2, 2023)
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Multiple and Single Functions of Self-Injurious Behavior in Autistic Adults with an Intellectual Disability J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-11-30 Natalie Werner, Pia Bienstein
Understanding the operant function of self-injurious behavior in autistic individuals is imperative to understanding its etiology and designing effective prevention strategies.We conducted a postal...
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Impact Supplement of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire in the Assessment of Functional Impairment in Children with ADHD or ASD in a Mixed Neuropediatric Sample: A Partial Validation Study J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-11-30 Katarina Smejda Kjærandsen, Bjørn Helge Handegård, Per Håkan Brøndbo, Marianne Berg Halvorsen
Abstract Background In addition to symptoms of neurodevelopmental disorders, functional impairment is crucial to the determination of clinical significance. The aim of this study was to examine partial validity and usefulness of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire’s (SDQ) impact supplement (SDQ impact) in measuring functional impairment in children and adolescents diagnosed with attention
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Reliability and Validity of the ARMIDILO-S in Sex Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-11-28 Claudia Pouls, Inge Jeandarme
ABSTRACT Background The ARMIDILO-S is advocated as a promising tool for assessing dynamic risk factors in sex offenders with intellectual disabilities (SOIDs). However, research remains scarce. The present study aimed to further validate this instrument in SOIDs. Method The study prospectively followed 38 SOIDs for up to one year to test the accuracy of the ARMIDILO-S in predicting violent and sexual
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Safety, Feasibility, and Efficacy of EMDR Therapy in Adults with PTSD and Mild Intellectual Disability or Borderline Intellectual Functioning and Mental Health Problems: A Multiple Baseline Study J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-11-23 Inge Verhagen, Renate van der Heijden, Ad de Jongh, Hubert Korzilius, Liesbeth Mevissen, Robert Didden
Little is known about the efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in people with mild intellectual disability or ...
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The Development and Pilot Evaluation of ECHO Mental Health for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-11-20 Yona Lunsky, Nicole Bobbette, Janet Durbin, Angela Gonzales, Elizabeth Grier, Renisha Iruthayanathan, Nadia Mia, Cheryl Pereira, Lee Steel, Anupam Thakur, Kendra Thomson, Sanjeev Sockalingam
ABSTRACT Introduction Health and social service providers have limited expertise with regard to assessing and treating psychiatric disorders in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The aim of this study was to describe the development and pilot evaluation of a virtual capacity-building program (Project ECHO) focused on supporting the mental health of adults with these disabilities
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Undiagnosed Psychotic Disorder in Autistic Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Suspected Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: An Explorative, Clinical Study J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-08-31 Kristina Caroline Dalhaug, Kristin Storvik, Arvid Nikolai Kildahl
ABSTRACT Introduction Mental health assessment in autistic individuals with intellectual disabilities may be challenging. Findings from non-autistic samples indicate overlap between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and psychotic disorder/schizophrenia, but little is known about this potential overlap in autistic people. Methods Explorative, retrospective chart study involving comprehensive, multimodal
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Dementia in People with Severe/Profound Intellectual (and Multiple) Disabilities: Applicability of Items in Dementia Screening Instruments for People with Intellectual Disabilities J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-08-29 Maureen B. G. Wissing, Roos Dijkstra, Ina A. van der Wal, Esther S. Grootendorst, Johannes S.M. Hobbelen, Annette A. J. van der Putten, Peter P. De Deyn, Aly Waninge, Alain D. Dekker
ABSTRACT Introduction Diagnosing dementia in people with severe/profound intellectual (and multiple) disabilities (SPI(M)D) is complex. Whereas existing dementia screening instruments as a whole are unsuitable for this population, a number of individual items may apply. Therefore, this study aimed to identify applicable items in existing dementia screening instruments. Methods Informant interviews
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Correlates of Anxiety among Adults with Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Literature Review J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-08-16 Brittany M. Powers, Freda Patterson, Brian H. Freedman, Sean Healy
ABSTRACT Introduction The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize the literature on the correlates and risk factors of anxiety among adults with ID. Methods Following the PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search of peer-reviewed literature was conducted across six major electronic databases. From an initial screening of 844 records, 13 studies were included for full-text review. Factors associated
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Predictors of Mental Health Service Use among Children and Adolescents with and without Neurodevelopmental Disorders J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-07-26 Caitlyn Gallant, Dawn Good
ABSTRACT Introduction Compared to their neurotypical peers, children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDs) experience worse mental health outcomes, including greater service use and functional impairment. Few studies, however, have examined the neurodevelopmental contributions to mental health complexity among those seeking community-based mental health services. Methods Archival
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Adaptation and Incremental Validity of the Pemberton Happiness Index: A New Measure of Integrative well-being for People with Intellectual Disabilities J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-07-13 N. Monterde, I. Blanco, G. Hervas
The assessment of well-being is crucial for measuring the effects of psychosocial interventions in people with intellectual disabilities. The aim of this study was to adapt and validate a measure o...
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Effects of Cerebrolysin on the Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Infants with Down Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-07-12 Ahmed Salah El-Din, Sohier Yahia, Mayada Sabry Zeid, Mohamed Adel El-Hadidy, Yahya Wahba
ABSTRACT Introduction Down syndrome (DS) is a common cause of intellectual disability with a possible glial-neuronal disruption. We assessed the effects of Cerebrolysin on the neurodevelopmental outcomes of infants with DS. Methods This randomized controlled pilot trial included 64 infants with DS. They were allocated into a treatment group (n =32) who received weekly intramuscular Cerebrolysin injections
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Child Behavior Problems as Predictors of Stress in Parents of Children with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in Four Emirates of the United Arab Emirates J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-07-10 Samir Jabra Dukmak, Anwar Mousa, Mahmoud Algharaibeh
ABSTRACT Background This study investigates the impact of behavior problems on stress that parents may experience due to raising children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, in relation to various child and parental characteristics. Method 175 parents of children with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and with behavior problems from four Emirates of the United Arab Emirates
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Bangladeshi Health Practitioner Knowledge, Confidence in Diagnosis, and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders in People with Intellectual Disabilities J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-07-08 Kylie Hinde, Jonathan Mason, Lee Kannis-Dymand, Prue Millear, Razia Sultana
ABSTRACT Background Intellectual disability and mental health disorders constitute a major health problem globally with higher economic burden in low- and middle-income countries such as Bangladesh. In 2017, the World Bank estimated that 85% of the global population lived in low-middle-income countries. Limited research has explored health practitioner knowledge and/or confidence in the diagnosis and
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Suicidality: What Does the Literature Tell Us? J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-06-13 Katherine Flannigan, Andrew J. Wrath, Dorothy E. Badry, Carly A. McMorris, Amanda Ewasiuk, Alanna Campbell, Kelly D. Harding
ABSTRACT Introduction Limited research has been conducted on suicidality among individuals with FASD. The purpose of this scoping review was to understand (1) how suicidality has been measured; (2) what proportion of individuals experience suicidality across the lifespan; and (3) what contextual factors are associated with suicidality. Method We conducted a scoping review of the literature on FASD
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Spanish Validation of the Impact of Event Scale for People with Intellectual Disabilities, IES-ID J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-06-01 Mercedes H. Nuñez-Polo
ABSTRACT Introduction The aim of this study is to validate a Spanish version of the Impact of Event Scale on People with ID (IES-ID). Methods IES-ID was administered to adults with ID (n = 120), analyzing internal consistency, inter-rater and test-retest reliability, criterion validity, construct validity and feasibility. Results Good internal consistency was found in the total of the scale (α = .91)
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The Impact of Children Behavior on Depressive Symptoms among Parents of Children with ASD: The Mediating Role of Mindfulness and Perceived Social Support J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-05-30 Chang-Jiang Yang, Jia-Yi Jin, Ye-Wei Sun
ABSTRACT Background Behavior problems of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) bring many difficulties and stress to their parents, thus increasing their risk of depression. Recent studies have shown that the mindfulness and perceived social support may play significant roles in improving the depression of these parents as well as relieve their boundary of stress. However, related research conducted
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Attachment and Challenging Behaviors in Adults with Intellectual Disability: A Scoping Review J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-05-23 Romina Rinaldi, Elise Batselé, Marie-Claire Haelewyck
ABSTRACT Background There is a high prevalence of challenging behaviors (CB) in adults with intellectual disability (ID), which lead to negative personal outcomes and diminished quality of life. Emerging evidence suggest attachment theory could be useful to address CB in adults with ID and lower the negative impact on their social environment. Methods A scoping review of empirical research on attachment
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Pandemic Stress and Coping in Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Urban Los Angeles: A Qualitative Interview Study J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-05-20 Robin L. Dodds, Karolyn J. Maurer
ABSTRACT Background People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) from low income diverse communities are experiencing the health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic most acutely. Method To better understand the impacts of the pandemic on the wellbeing of adults with IDD from an urban US region and how they are managing the associated disruptions, in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted
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Classification Comparison: Autism Spectrum Rating Scale and the ADOS-2 in an Underserved Rural Appalachian Setting J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-05-17 Allison Simpson, Myra Beth Bundy, Dustin B. Wygant
ABSTRACT Introduction With the increasing prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in recent years, there has been a significant interest in diagnostic accuracy and patterns of autism. Behavior checklists, such as the Autism Spectrum Rating Scale (ASRS), are widely used in psychological evaluations, and while some evidence supports their use in autism assessment, there is some question about their
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Dementia in People with Severe/Profound Intellectual (and Multiple) Disabilities: Practice-Based Observations of Symptoms J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-04-22 Maureen B.G. Wissing, Andrea S. Fokkens, Roos Dijkstra, Johannes S.M. Hobbelen, Annette A.J. van der Putten, Peter P. De Deyn, Aly Waninge, Alain D. Dekker
ABSTRACT Introduction Observable dementia symptoms are hardly studied in people with severe/profound intellectual (and multiple) disabilities (SPI(M)D). Insight in symptomatology is needed for timely signaling/diagnosis. This study aimed to identify practice-based observations of dementia symptoms in this population. Methods Care professionals and family members were invited to complete a survey about
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Specialist Mental Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Singapore - What Do Stakeholders Think of Them and How Do They Relate to Service Accomplishments? J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-03-23 Jonathan Ee, Biza Stenfert Kroese, John Rose
ABSTRACT Introduction This research investigated the views of different stakeholders regarding the specialist mental health service for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in Singapore. Method Interviews were conducted with mental health professionals, family carers and service users with ID. Framework analysis was adopted to identify common dominant themes among the different participant groups
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A Comparison of the Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Caregivers of Autistic Children and Caregivers of Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-03-17 Brianne Redquest, Lachina McKenzie, Johanna Lake, Kenneth Fung, Yona Lunsky
ABSTRACT Introduction Caregivers of autistic children and caregivers of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) experience considerable stress. However, what is unique or similar across these groups remains understudied. This study explored how female caregivers of children with FASD who registered to participate in a caregiver focused mental health intervention differed from female caregivers
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Delivering Psychological Services for People with Learning Disabilities during the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Experiences of Psychologists in the UK J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-03-14 Nicola Gregson, Cathy Randle-Phillips, Claire Delaney
ABSTRACT Introduction People with learning disabilities (PWLD) have been disproportionately impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, with reports of significant impacts on psychological wellbeing. Services that support PWLD in the UK have had to make significant adaptations, however there is limited research into the perceptions and impact of these changes. This exploratory study aims to investigate the
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Social Status of Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Special Needs Schools: The Role of Students’ Problem Behavior and Descriptive Classroom Norms J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-02-27 Noemi Schoop-Kasteler, Verena Hofmann, Antonius H. N. Cillessen, Christoph M. Müller
ABSTRACT Introduction Individual social status among peers (i.e., acceptance and rejection) has important implications for students’ social and academic development. The present study investigates the role of individual problem behavior and classroom norms in the development of acceptance and rejection among students with intellectual disabilities (ID) in special needs schools. Methods School staff
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Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychiatric Comorbidities and Their Relationship with Challenging Behavior J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-02-07 Carlos Peña-Salazar, Francesc Arrufat, Josep-Manel Santos López, Abel Fontanet, Pere Roura-Poch, Montserrat Gil-Girbau, Cristina Carbonell-Ducastella, Antoni Serrano-Blanco
ABSTRACT Background The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of unknown comorbid mental disorders in individuals with mild/moderate intellectual disability (ID) with/without autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and to compare the severity of challenging behavior with respect to the comorbidity of ASD and comorbid psychiatric disorders. Methods This is a cross-sectional study of 91 adults with
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The Prevalence and Diagnosis of Depression in People with Mild or Borderline Intellectual Disability: Multiple Instrument Testing Tells Us More J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-02-03 J. G. M. Scheirs, A. Muller, N. C. P. Manders, C. D. van der Zanden
ABSTRACT Introduction Estimates of the prevalence of depression in people with intellectual disability range from almost nonexistent to 39%. We analyzed the outcomes of three screening instruments to find out more about the prevalence in people with mild or borderline disability. Methods 102 Dutch individuals residing in institutions or living independently took part. The Beck Depression Inventory
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Assessing Psychiatric Symptomatology in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Psychometric Properties of German Versions of the PAS-ADD Checklist and the Mini PAS-ADD J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-01-26 Katrin Müller, Almut Helmes, Annika Kleischmann, Jürgen Bengel
ABSTRACT Introduction Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) face a high risk of developing psychiatric disorders, yet there is a lack of valid instruments measuring psychopathology in this population. Two existing instruments are the PAS-ADD Checklist questionnaire and the Mini PAS-ADD interview, two third-party assessments that can be used for the purpose of screening. Methods German versions
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Relationship between IQ and Internalizing and Externalizing Symptoms in Children with Autism and Children with ADHD J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-01-26 Susan D. Mayes, Raman Baweja, Daniel A. Waschbusch, Susan L. Calhoun
ABSTRACT Introduction Findings regarding the relationship between IQ and comorbidity in autism and ADHD are inconsistent. Methods Mothers rated 1,436 children with autism and 1,056 with ADHD without autism (IQs 9–149, ages 2–17) on the Pediatric Behavior Scale. Results Children with IQs < 70 (vs. ≥ 70) had less oppositional behavior, irritability, tantrums, conduct problems, generalized anxiety, and
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The Current Provision of Mental Health Services for Individuals with Mild Intellectual Disability: A Scoping Review J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2021-12-10 Catherine Walton, David Medhurst, Giri Madhavan, Rohit Shankar
ABSTRACT Background 1 People with mild intellectual disability (ID) experience a higher prevalence of mental health (MH) problems in comparison to the general population, yet there is little consensus on the most appropriate type and nature of services for support and treatment for this specific group of individuals. Objective The objective of this scoping review is to explore the current evidence
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Adaptation Process and Psychometric Properties of the French Version of the Health of the Nation Outcome Scales for People with Learning Disabilities J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2021-10-15 Claudio Straccia, Fabienne Gerber, Barbara Darbellay, Isabelle Collet-Wagner, Sophie Lonchampt, Markus Kosel
ABSTRACT Introduction The aim of this study was to adapt the Health of the Nation Outcome Scales for people with Learning Disabilities into French (F-HoNOS-LD) and to examine its validity and reliability. Method Sixty-six adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) admitted to a psychiatric hospital took part in the study. Clinicians used the F-HoNOS-LD and the Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC) to test
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Family Involvement in Person-Centered Approaches for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors: A Scoping Review J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2021-08-06 Tess Tournier, Ria Wolkorte, Alexander H. C. Hendriks, Andrew Jahoda, Petri J. C. M. Embregts
ABSTRACT Introduction Families have a significant role in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviors. However, it is not clear how actively families are involved when people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviors are living in out-of-home care. This scoping review explored the frequency and type of family involvement in the application of a person-centered
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Factors Associated with Parenting Stress among Mothers of Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Cross-sectional Study J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2021-08-17 Apsara Ali Nathwani, Maryam Pyar Ali Lakhdir, Fauzia Basaria Hasnani, Ghazal Peerwani, Maria Bhura, Syed Iqbal Azam, Amna Rehana Siddiqui
ABSTRACT Introduction Parents of children with developmental disabilities, particularly mothers, are likely to suffer from stress. Nevertheless, the association between parenting stress and the type and extent of disability is far from evident. Methods To examine the relationship between parenting stress, and type and extent of disability, we collected demographic details and the Parenting Stress Scale
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Social Support and Social Opportunities as Predictors of Stress among Parents of Children with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2021-09-01 Samir Jabra Dukmak, Razan Numan Alkhatib
ABSTRACT Background This study investigates the stress that parents can experience as a result of raising children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, in relation to various child and family characteristics and to families’ social opportunities and social support. Method A total of 225 parents of children with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities in Abu Dhabi Emirate completed
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Screening for Dementia among Adults with Intellectual Disability: Outcomes from a Pilot Study J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2021-08-23 Calliope Holingue, Elizabeth Wise, Andrea Caoili, Ann Klein, Luther G. Kalb, Joan Beasley
ABSTRACT Introduction Screening for dementia among individuals with ID is important to identify individuals in need of care and support. The objective of this pilot study was to identify obstacles associated with screening and assessment of dementia among older adults with ID in a crisis-prone population. Method The Early Detection Screen for Dementia (EDSD) was administered to eligible enrollees ages
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Adapting Self-Report Measures of Mental Health for Children with Intellectual Disability J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2021-08-13 Linda Gilmore, Marilyn Campbell, Ian Shochet
ABSTRACT Self-report is seen as important in assessments of psychopathology but individuals with intellectual disability may have difficulty with standard questionnaires. This paper reports on the administration and subsequent modifications to several established self-report measures of mental health. Methods : The participants were 57 children with intellectual disability aged 10 to 13 years. They