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Form and function of communicative behaviours in individuals with Angelman syndrome
- Authors:
- DIDDEN Robert, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 22(6), November 2009, pp.526-537.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
... in the child's repertoire. Seventy-nine surveys were returned and analyzed to determine differences in the number and types of communicative forms and functions in relation to the child's setting, genetic subtype, presence of epilepsy, age, and level of intellectual disability. The results showed significant differences in the forms and functions of reported communicative acts for individuals with AS deletion and AS disomy, epilepsy versus no epilepsy, and for individuals with severe versus profound levels of intellectual disability. Significant differences were also evident as a function of age and living situations. These data (i) suggest that the communicative phenotype associated with AS is influenced by genetic, medical, and environmental factors and (ii) may be relevant for any attempt to enhance
Learning disability nursing
- Editor:
- TURNBULL John
- Publisher:
- Blackwell Science
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 202p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
Learning disability nurses play a leading role in the care and support of people with learning disabilities. This book explores the theory and practice of learning disability nursing, with an emphasis on understanding the experiences of learning disability nurses as they seek to practice effectively. It examines key issues faced by people with learning disabilities and those who support them and promotes the role of knowledgeable and reflective practitioners
Innovations in health care for people with intellectual disabilities
- Editor:
- KERR Michael
- Publisher:
- Lisieux Hall Publications
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 186p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Chorley, Lancs.
The contributors of this collection examine developments in health care for people with intellectual disabilities from a Christian perspective. Topics covered: pathways to care; health management; mental health needs of elderly people; sleep disturbance; reducing anti psychotic drugs; epilepsy; genetics and learning disabilities; behavioural phenotypes.
Improving services for people with epilepsy: Department of Health action plan in response to the national clinical audit of epilepsy-related death
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Department of Health is committed to improving standards of care and support for people with epilepsy and their families. The Department hopes this action plan will be the start of a process of improving awareness and understanding of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) and will lead to improved care and services for people with epilepsy. It is intended to address the needs of all
Aging and developmental disability: current research, programming and practice implications
- Editors:
- HAMMEL Joy, NOCHAJSKI Susan
- Publisher:
- Haworth Press
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 100p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Binghamton, NY
This book explores research findings and practice implications pertaining to normative and disability-related aging experiences and issues. The book discusses the effectiveness of specific interventions targeted toward aging adults with intellectual disabilities such as Down’s syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, and epilepsy.
Physical health of adults with intellectual disabilities
- Editors:
- PRASHER Vee, JANICKI Matthew
- Publisher:
- Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 286p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
In common with the rest of the population, people with intellectual disabilities are experiencing increased longevity. Evidence suggests that mental health disorders may occur in up to half of all persons with intellectual disability and that these disorders accelerate significantly with age. Part one: prevalence and diagnosis; part two: treatments and interventions.