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To be Frank
- Author:
- HARDIMAN Becky
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 15(4), July/August 2015, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
This article provides an overview of Fragile X Syndrome, the most common inherited cause of learning disabilities. It looks at some of the key features of the condition and how it effects thinking, learning and behaviour. (Edited publisher abstract)
Defining learning disability
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, 120, January 2011, pp.16-19.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
As Mencap reviews its definition of learning disability, this article presents a number of different definitions from a range of organisations.
Connecting people: the steps to making it happen
- Author:
- WIGHTMAN Clare
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 17p., DVD
- Place of publication:
- London
This report concerns people with higher support needs, whose treatment, it says, is scandalous. It discusses connecting with people, why building relationships matters, getting the basics right, knowing what community connecting looks like, ending with tips for connectors on asking.
Weighting the weights: agreement among anthropometric indicators identifying the weight status of people with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- VERSTRAELEN C. J. F., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 22(3), May 2009, pp.307-313.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The aims of this study were (1) to determine to what extent body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, fat free mass index (FFMI) and skinfold thickness are feasible measurement options in people with intellectual disabilities (ID) to measure their weight status, and (2) to assess the level of agreement among these methods. BMI, waist circumference, FFMI derived from the Bioelectrical Impedance Analyser and skinfold thickness were all determined in 76 people with intellectual disabilities. BMI and waist circumference could be measured in all subjects. Skinfold thickness and FFMI failed in, respectively, five and 14 people. In general, intertest reliabilities were low. For underweight people, the agreement was acceptable. BMI and waist circumference were feasible measurement options. Agreements among the methods were low. Implications of these results are discussed.
Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities is a forum for description of evidence-based policy and practice related to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It features content related to policy development, service design, working methods and treatment procedures, and financial, administrative and legal frameworks. Published quarterly. This journal is indexed and abstracted selectively on Social Care Online.
American Journal on Mental Retardation
- Publisher:
- American Association of Mental Retardation
The AJMR reports current and critical research in biological, behavioural, and educational sciences. It is a singular, multidisciplinary resource in the causes, treatment, and prevention of mental retardation. The AJMR is targeted for researchers, clinicians, practitioners, students, and other professionals in mental retardation and related disabilities. The journal is now titled the American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AJIDD). Coverage on Social Care Online from this journal is limited to relevant systematic reviews only.
Community Connecting
- Publisher:
- Community Connecting
A magazine covering issues and services for people with learning disabilities. Articles from this journal are indexed and abstracted selectively on Social Care Online. Ceased with Issue 23.
Mental Handicap Research
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
The journal of Mental Handicap Research now continues as Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. The journal that aims to draw together the findings derived from original applied research in the field of intellectual disabilities. It reports on research from the UK and overseas by authors from all professional disciplines. The journal is aimed at an international, multi-disciplinary readership.