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Case report: challenging behaviour in a young adult with Down's Syndrome and autism
- Authors:
- PRASHER V.P., CLARKE D.J.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 24(4), 1996, pp.167-169.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
An association between Down's Syndrome and autism is reviewed. A case of severe challenging behaviour in a young adult with Down's Syndrome and childhood autism is reported. Areas of further research including prevalence studies, psychopathology and investigation for underlying genetic aetiological factors are discussed.
Out of isolation
- Author:
- MAPP Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.3.96, 1996, p.10.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Asperger's syndrome is characterised by difficulty in communication and social relationships and an inflexibility in thinking and behaviour. The syndrome is a form of Autism and adults with this, living unsupported in the community, are vulnerable. Finds out how a project in Birmingham is helping this neglected client group.
The child within
- Author:
- DOBSON Roger
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.8.96, 1996, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on how autistic children and their families are trapped in a system which often fails to diagnose their condition, and is then unable to meet their needs.
Early interventions, autism and challenging behaviour
- Author:
- EMERSON Eric
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 1(1), January 1996, pp.36-38.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Over the last few years there has been a renewed interest in the potential benefits of early intervention programmes for children with learning disabilities. Could investment in early intervention prevent the development of severely challenging behaviour? This article looks at some of the lessons learned from Ivar Lovaa's work at the Early Intervention Project at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).
Preschool children with inadequate communication: developmental language disorder, autism, low IQ
- Editor:
- RAPIN Isabelle
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 315p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
Report of a multidisciplinary research study looking at 500 children with inadequate communication skills, selected with uniform criteria to have developmental language disorder, or low IQ without Autistic features. Data collected includes family, developmental and medical histories, medical and neurological examinations, questionnaires to parents and teachers regarding the children's behaviour and sociability, results of a neuropsychological and language battery, and analysis of spontaneous language and symbolic play skills. Includes the first publication of 2 assessment instruments: the Wing Schedule of Handicaps, Behaviour and Skills and the Wing Autistic Disorder Interview Checklist, both used in the study.
Priority needs
- Author:
- MAPP Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 15.8.96, 1996, p.8.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on how social services in some areas have joined health and education in order to identify and provide appropriate services for children and young people with autism.