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Behaviours in young people with intellectual disability: preliminary findings and implications for injury
- Authors:
- SHERRARD Jennifer, TONGE Bruce J., EINFELD Stewart L.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 22(1), March 1997, pp.39-48.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This study is a preliminary analysis of part of a major longitudinal multidisciplinary programme examining psychopathology in young people with intellectual disability. The aim is to assess potential behavioural risk factors for injury in a representative community sample of children and adolescents aged 4-18 years in 5 health regions in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Results show the prevalence of potential injury risk behaviours to be significantly higher in the study group than for young people representative of the general community. Behavioural injury risk patterns in the study group tend to reflect those seen in younger aged children in the general community. These findings suggest that children and adolescents with intellectual disability display behaviours which may increase their risk for injury.
Dependence: a means for an impediment to growth?
- Author:
- TAIT Marlene
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 25(1), February 1997, pp.17-26.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
It is widely claimed that locus of control represents an important focus for the counselling of children with learning and/or behaviour difficulties. But the concept is widely misunderstood and often confused with other important control-related constructs. The meaning of a number of key constructs is clarified. An approach to counselling is advocated which recognises the heuristic and therapeutic value of employing these in a discrete, yet integrated fashion.
Beyond the veneer: a guide to the essential features of residential care and supported living for adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome; for purchasers, providers, parents and carers
- Editor:
- WATERS Jackie
- Publisher:
- Prader-Willi Syndrome Association UK
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 25p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Derby
Presents an overview of the characteristics of Prader-Willi syndrome and goes on to look at the need for residential or supported care in adult life. Examines options for accommodation, the framework of residential care or supported living appropriate to PWS, and summarises the essential characteristics of the care package.
The use of seclusion and emergency medication in a hospital for people with learning disability
- Authors:
- RANGECROFT M.E.H., TYRER S.P., BERNEY T.P.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 170, March 1997, pp.273-277.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The management of disturbed behaviour in facilities for those with learning disabilities involves a spectrum of approaches including the prescription of emergency medication, restraint and seclusion. The use of these techniques has recently come under close scrutiny. All incidents requiring emergency medication or seclusion that occurred in a large hospital for those with learning disabilities were studied over a six-month period. The precipitating factors, course and outcome of those who had received emergency medication or seclusion were then examined. Concludes that despite concerns about the use of seclusion, the results of this survey suggest that procedures that remove the patients from the environment contributing to the disturbance may have certain advantages in this population.
Psychiatry of elderly compared to younger adults with intellectual disabilities
- Author:
- COOPER Sally-Ann
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 10(4), 1997, pp.303-311.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Investigates the prevalence of psychiatric disorders amongst adults with intellectual disabilities aged 65 years and over, living in Leicestershire, UK, compared to a random sample of adults with intellectual disabilities aged 20-64 years, living in the same area. Both groups had high rates of current psychiatric morbidity, but rates were significantly higher in the elderly group. Also found dementia occurs at a much higher rate amongst people with intellectual disabilities than it does amongst the general population.
Mental health in learning disabilities: a training pack for staff working with people who have dual diagnosis of mental health needs and learning disabilities
- Editors:
- HOLT Geraldine, BOURAS Nick
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 192p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
- Edition:
- 2nd
Teaching pack aimed at all staff working with people with learning difficulties and mental health problems. Contains material on: the aetiology of learning difficulties; individual, family and social adjustment; emotional disorders; the use of behavioural strategies; challenging behaviour; commonly used medication; mental health service factors; epilepsy in people with learning difficulties; stress and burnout; and legal and ethical issues.
Challenging behaviour and cerebral palsy
- Author:
- PIMM Paul
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 27p.bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This booklet is a basic introduction with a view to providing a greater understanding of challenging behaviour particularly as it relates to adults with cerebral palsy. Some broad strategies for managing challenging behaviour are discussed. Contents include: personal risk factors in cerebral palsy; reasons for challenging behaviour; management of challenging behaviour in cerebral palsy; post assessment; some key learning points; the pharmacological approach.
A parent's perspective
- Author:
- RAMDULAR Sheila
- Journal article citation:
- Young Minds Magazine, 37, October 1997, pp.17-18.
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
Argues that practical and emotional support for parents and families of children with mental health problems is desperately needed, but is generally inadequate.