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Sex matters in autism and other developmental disabilities
- Authors:
- THOMPSON Travis, CARUSO Mary, ELLERBECK Kathryn
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities, 7(4), December 2003, pp.345-362.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Researchers have paid little attention to gender differences in developmental disabilities aside from the purpose of establishing prevalence. Yet, studying sex differences in the incidence and presentation of developmental disability and mental health disorders may contribute to our understanding of the neural circuitry and neurochemistry of both the normal and the abnormal brain. Furthermore, investigation into gender difference may have practical implications, as we may need to design sex-specific interventions for persons with developmental disability. In this article, we first review sex differences in typically developing children as well as some of the literature on the biology proposed to explain those differences. The authors then explore differences in prevalence and presentation of several developmental and mental health disorders as they may relate to biological mechanisms-with special attention to autism. Finally, the authors look at research needs as they relate to sex in developmental disability.
Count us in: the report of the committee of inquiry into meeting the mental health needs of young people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 114p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Young people with learning disabilities, like all young people, want to enjoy full, happy lives. Approaching adulthood, they, too, have to deal with their developing sexuality and relationships and make choices about education, employment or other daytime activities and perhaps where to live. However, they are at higher risk of developing mental health problems particularly at such times of stress and change. Emotional difficulties, such as anxiety and depression, and behavioural difficulties are particularly common. This report highlights good practice, but finds that the UK does not have a cohesive, multi-disciplinary service framework capable of delivering good mental health services to young people with learning difficulties.
People with mental handicap: perspectives on intellectual disability
- Authors:
- HATTERSLEY John, et al
- Publisher:
- Faber and Faber
- Publication year:
- 1987
- Pagination:
- 255p., bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Historical and social considerations; assessment; role of the family and professionals; employment; recreation; residential care; sexuality; staffing issues; growing old.