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Performance of adults with Down's Syndrome on the children's version of the Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test: a brief report
- Authors:
- WILSON Barbara A., IVANI-CHALIAN Rebecca
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 34(1), February 1995, pp.85-88.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test for Children was given to community dwelling adults with Down's Syndrome. The results of the tests showed that story recall was the hardest subtest for people with Down's Syndrome, while remembering to deliver a message was the easiest. Discusses the possible use of this test in studies comparing older people with Down's Syndrome with Alzheimer patients.
Social competence in persons with Prader-Willi, Williams and Down's Syndromes
- Authors:
- RISNER Beth A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 17(3), September 2004, pp.209-217.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This study explores everyday social competence in the lives of persons with three genetic intellectual disability syndromes. Using parent reports on the Social and Activity Competence domains of Achenbach's Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), socially competent behaviours were examined in 58 persons with Williams syndrome, 54 persons with Prader-Willi syndrome, and 65 persons with Down's syndrome. The Down's syndrome group showed the highest overall social competence scores, while individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome fared worst in terms of their behaviour with others. The Williams syndrome group scored lowest in terms of skill with jobs and chores, and the Down's syndrome group showed the least skill in non-sport activities. Regarding specific activities, musical activities were popular in both Williams syndrome and Down's syndrome, but more participants with Williams syndrome played musical instruments. Compared with the other groups, individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome were five to 25 times more likely to play with jigsaw puzzles, and those with Williams syndrome were least likely to engage in any visual–spatial leisure activities. Age was found to be a positive correlate of social competence for the Williams and Down's syndrome groups, but not for the Prader-Willi group. Implications are discussed for interventions and for future behavioural phenotype work
Diagnostic instruments for dementia in older people with intellectual disability in clinical practice
- Authors:
- STRYDOM A., HASSIOTIS A.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 7(6), November 2003, pp.431-437.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
There is a need for simple and reliable screening instruments for dementia in the intellectual disability (ID) population that can also be used to follow their progress, particularly if they are being treated with anti-dementia drugs. Commonly used tests for the general population such as the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) are not appropriate for many people with ID. This paper is a literature review of alternative instruments that have been used in research or recommended by experts since 1991 and have the potential to be used as screening instruments. Two types of tests have been identified: those administered to informants, and those that rely on direct assessment of the individual. The most promising informant rated screening tool in most adults with ID including Down syndrome (DS) diagnosis is the Dementia Questionnaire for Persons with Mental Retardation (DMR). However, sensitivity in single assessments is variable and cut-off scores need further optimisation. In those with DS, the Dementia Scale for Down Syndrome (DSDS) has good specificity but mediocre sensitivity. The Test for Severe Impairment and Severe Impairment Battery are two direct assessment tools that show promise as screening instruments, but need further evaluation.
Patterns of ageing in 30–35-Year-olds with Down's Syndrome
- Author:
- CARR Janet
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 16(1), March 2003, pp.29-40.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
A population sample with Down's syndrome which had been studied repeatedly since infancy, was then followed up again at age 35 years. Intelligence, language, reading and arithmetic were tested and daily living skills were assessed. Two memory tests, the Rivermead Behaviour Memory Test and Oliver and Crayton's Dementia Battery were given at age 30 years and again at age 35 years. Results from all the tests used showed little change from those found at 21 and/or 30 years.
The Multidimensional Observation Scale for Elderly Subjects (MOSES): studies in adults with intellectual disability
- Authors:
- DALTON Arthur J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 27(4), December 2002, pp.310-324.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Describes the results of five studies aimed at evaluating the usefulness, reliability, and validity of the Multidimensional Observation Scale for Elderly Subjects (MOSES) in the assessment of change in ageing persons with intellectual disability. Three hundred and thirty-six individuals with an average age of 49.8 years, including an equal number of men and women, were participants in one or more of the five studies. There were 220 participants with Down syndrome, 81 persons without Down syndrome with intellectual disability, and 35 persons from the general ageing population who were clinically diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Results concluded that the MOSES is a behavioural observation scale that can provide useful information in clinical settings as well as in research.
Development of an instrument for early detection of dementia in people with Down syndrome
- Authors:
- JOHANSSON Per Erik, TERENIUS Olle
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 27(4), December 2002, pp.325-345.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The successful detection of early signs of dementia in people with Down syndrome could form a basis for useful early support and for drug treatment. This report describes the development and preliminary application of an interview and test instrument for the assessment of dementia among people with intellectual disability, as well as a framework for diagnosis. Reported are the assumptions for the items used, descriptions of the process and items used, and the associations of test items with predicting the presence of dementia. The authors conclude that a protocol combining testing and interview has promise and potential for detecting early signs of dementia in this population and could prove feasible for use in practice.
Deaf lesbians, designer disability and the future of medicine
- Author:
- SAVULESCU Julian
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 5.10.02, 2002, pp.771-773.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
With the completion of the human genome project, the genetic basis of disease is becoming better understood. Genetic tests for disabilities are increasingly becoming available to allow couples with a family history of genetic disease to select healthy offspring. However, some couples wish to select for disability. This article asks whether there might be good reasons for acceding to such requests.