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Assessment of the component skill for cognitive therapy in adults with intellectual disability
- Authors:
- JOYCE Theresa, GLOBE Amanda, MOODY Clare
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 19(1), March 2006, pp.17-23.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This study examines the extent to which a random sample of adults with intellectual disabilities possess the component skills necessary to undergo cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). Seventy-two individuals underwent a range of assessments, including measures of language ability, ability to identify and to label emotions, ability to link events and emotions and a cognitive mediation task. Results showed significant relationships between language ability and ability to recognize and label emotions, ability to link events and emotions and pass the cognitive mediation tasks. The majority of the participants were unable to pass the tasks linking emotions and events and the cognitive mediation tasks. They also demonstrated a limited emotional vocabulary. The authors conclude that it is possible to assess some of the component skills necessary for undergoing CBT. People with intellectual disabilities will need support from therapists to teach the skills necessary to undertake cognitive interventions, and a 'step-wise' approach to assessment will enable such support to be appropriately targeted to individual need.
Detecting pain in people with profound learning disabilities
- Author:
- ASTOR Roberta
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 4.10.01, 2001, pp.38-39.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
People who find it difficult to communicate can suffer pain without being able to let anyone know about it. Describes an attempt to set an early warning system to reduce such suffering.
Accessible websites – what is out there?
- Authors:
- WAIGHT Mary, OLDREIVE Warren
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 44(2), 2016, p.122–129.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This study aims to outline a time-related study to identify UK websites providing information for people with learning disabilities and to evaluate the websites to determine strengths and weaknesses. Following a brief review of literature, a series of criteria were drawn up to evaluate websites for people with learning disabilities. Eighty-three identified sites were organised and allocated to categories based on function. Of these, 19 websites were deemed to have been created for people with learning disabilities to access. These were reviewed using the following criteria: how site was accessed; how navigation occurred within the site; whether literacy was required; how different compensatory strategies were incorporated including images, video and audio. The assessment criteria revealed a marked inconsistency within the websites in the areas examined. Differences in website design are discussed and suggestions of possible ways forward made to facilitate access for people with learning disabilities. (Publisher abstract)
Challenging behaviour: a training pack to develop good practice in working with people with learning disabilities whose behaviour is described as challenging
- Authors:
- HARDY Steve, JOYCE Theresa
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 271p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This training resource aims to ensure that the workforce have the capabilities to provide effective and ethical support to people with learning disabilities who have challenging behaviour. It uses a person-centred support approach, emphasising the need for individualised interventions, understanding needs and environmental implications. Modules cover topics such as: understanding and assessing challenging behaviour; interventions; supportive strategies; reactive strategies; cognitive approaches; use of mediation; working with families; active support; mental health problems; and challenging behaviour and offending. Each module is divided into individual sessions, providing details of topics to discuss, time taken per session and resources to use. An accompanying CD-ROM contains slides and handouts that can be printed off. Relevant for front line staff in health and social care settings, and professionals in training.
Managing the needs of people who have a learning disability
- Author:
- BRITTLE Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 9.03.04, 2004, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
A recent report from the National Patient Safety Agency has highlighted the risks facing people with a learning disability when they enter hospital. Recent policies and current patterns of care will see increasing numbers of people with a learning disability accessing generic health services, including hospitals. Nurses may need to develop suitable approaches to deal with the demand. This article offers some practical considerations.
Factors impacting on the capacity to consent in people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- DYE Linda, HARE Dougal Julian, HENDY Steve
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 8(3), July 2003, pp.11-20.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Much discussion of capacity to consent has focused on how capacity can be assessed. In focusing on the assessment of capacity of people with learning disabilities, information from studies of human judgement and decision -making in the general population had been ignored. This article reviews recent literature, highlights the main factors that affect an individual's capacity to consent and examines the integration of research into these factors in the general population with that of people with learning disabilities. A person's capacity to consent is considered to be affected by three main processes: comprehension, decision making, and communication. Discusses the difficulties people with learning disabilities may have in these processes and possible ways of overcoming these limitations.
Self-assessment for people with learning difficulties
- Author:
- PENTNEY Jim
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 2002, pp.40-41.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Explains how a self-monitoring tool has helped people with learning difficulties to assess and communicate their mental health state.
Health of the Nation Outcome Scales for People with Learning Disabilities (HoNOS—LD)
- Authors:
- ASHOK Roy, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 180, January 2002, pp.61-66.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Frequent impaired social functioning, problems with communication and associated physical conditions meant that a bespoke instrument was needed for people with learning disabilities. This article describes the development of the Health of the Nation Outcomes Scales for People with Learning Disabilities (HoNOS—LD).
Communicating with people with an intellectual disability in guardianship board hearings: an exploratory study
- Authors:
- SHADDOCK A.J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 23(4), 1998, pp.279-293.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
People with an intellectual disability are frequently involved in various meetings about their welfare. These meetings range from formal, e.g. Guardianship Board Tribunals, to somewhat informal, e.g. meetings to plan and educational programme. Very often, those who attend these meetings do not know the person well - in fact they may be meeting the person for the first time. This article describes Australian research on a strategy (know as Biala) for ensuring that the participants in such forums interact sensitively and communicate effectively with the person with a disability.
Brief guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005: implications for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- HARDIE Elaine, BROOKS Liz
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 43
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
This guide is for those who work with people who have a learning disability and will also be of use to parents and carers, friends and advocates. It aims to: explain the key points of the Mental Capacity Act 2005; explain what some of the choices and decisions might be; help carers support someone with a learning disability to plan ahead and talk about their future. Case studies are used to demonstrate key points of the act and how it might be applied in real life situations. (Edited publisher abstract)