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Mental retardation: definition, classification, and systems of supports; workbook
- Author:
- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ON MENTAL RETARDATION
- Publisher:
- American Association on Mental Retardation
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 49p.
- Place of publication:
- Washington, DC
This book provides the background of the definition of mental retardation, demonstrates how to operationalise the process, and provides case studies and forms. The workbook and provides an overview of the definition and process, case studies, and forms.
Fluctuating awareness and the breakdown of the illness narrative in dementia
- Author:
- PHINNEY Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 1(3), October 2002, pp.329-344.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Examines how awareness of dementia symptoms fluctuates over time and circumstance, thus forcing the breakdown of the illness narrative. Five women and four men with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease participated in this study along with their family caregivers. In-depth interviews and participant observations were conducted with each individual and their caregiver to gather data about the person's understanding of their symptoms. Findings illustrate how symptoms may be salient, or vague and inconspicuous; symptoms may be forgotten, or they may be entirely absent for the person. Experiencing symptoms in all of these ways means that it is difficult for people to articulate a narrative understanding of what is happening in their lives.
Mortality of people with intellectual disability in northern Sydney
- Author:
- BAKER Wesley
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 27(4), December 2002, pp.255-264.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
A population-derived cohort of 693 people with intellectual disability in the Lower North Shore (LNS) area of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia was followed from 1989 to 1999 to determine mortality rates, the demographics of the deceased, and causes of death. The general population of LNS was used for comparison. Age- and sex-adjusted mortality rates were higher than those in the LNS population. The main cause of death was respiratory disease, followed by external causes and cancer. Of those who had died, the greatest proportion were functioning in the severe to profound range of intellectual disability, and half were living in institutional care. Public health resources and services need to be directed to this vulnerable population in order to address the excess mortality.
Mortality of persons with intellectual disability in residential care in Israel 1991-1997
- Author:
- MERRICK Joav
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 27(4), December 2002, pp.265-272.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Reports on the number of deaths for the period 1991-1997 in Israeli residential centres. Some 450 deaths were reported, corresponding to a mortality rate of 10.25 deaths per 1000 population per year. The number of deaths compared with those in the general population. Information on the age and sex distribution, level of intellectual disability, ethnic background and cause of death is presented.
Diagnostic difficulties
- Author:
- SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.12.02, 2002, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A new study has revealed that the disproportionately high number of young people with learning difficulties who also develop mental health problems are not having their illness diagnosed. These problems often go unnoticed and untreated by the very services designed to help this client group.
What is the future of the psychiatry of learning disability?
- Author:
- HOLLINS Sheila
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 26(8), August 2002, pp.283-284.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
As the stigma associated with learning difficulties diminishes and public services become more inclusive psychiatrists must be aware of embracing those changes. The author concludes that the value of psychiatry lies in its clinical relevance,
The geriatric mental state examination in the 21st century
- Authors:
- COPELAND J. R. M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 17(8), August 2002, pp.729-732.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The Geriatric Mental State Examination is now established as one of the most commonly used mental health assessments for older people. Its strengths lie in extensive validity studies, high inter-rater reliability, accessibility to trained raters, irrespective of professional background and its continual evolution and adaptation. Its computerisation, association with supplementary instruments and support by a diagnostic algorithm provides a comprehensive diagnostic system and syndrome profile for each subject. The instrument has been validated against most major diagnostic systems and has been used as outcome measures in intervention studies. It has been translated into numerous languages and validated as a diagnostic instrument in various cultures. Such studies have exposed weaknesses, including the over diagnoses of organic states in populations with poorly developed education. On-going studies continue to address these issues, providing a culture sensitive instrument enabling unique trans-cultural research in a relatively under-researched field.
Difference and choice: exploring prenatal testing and the use of genetic information with people with learning difficulties
- Authors:
- WARD Linda, HOWARTH Joyce, RODGERS Jackie
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 30(2), June 2002, pp.50-55.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Developments in genetics have huge implications for disabled people (including people with learning difficulties) and their families. There is a potential for greater understanding of - and ultimately, perhaps, treatments for - serious conditions like cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anaemia, but there are also concerns about the negative implications, including the potential for discrimination in insurance and employment. This present article describes two workshops that explained the use of prenatal testing and genetic information to inform choices in pregnancy to people with learning difficulties, and then explores the issues with them and the contribution subsequently made by these people.
The emotional impact of related cognitive failure on the evolving sense of self and Kohut's tension arc
- Authors:
- ORENSTEIN Myrna, LEVIN Fred
- Journal article citation:
- Psychoanalytic Social Work, 9(1), 2002, pp.27-43.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Using the psychological sense of self and Kohut's tension arc, this article suggests that theoretical modifications are necessary to understand and therapeutically work with patients with learning difficulties. Specific practical suggestions are made about how to help individuals who struggle with these differences in psycho-biological loading.
Physical health of adults with intellectual disabilities
- Editors:
- PRASHER Vee, JANICKI Matthew
- Publisher:
- Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 286p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
In common with the rest of the population, people with intellectual disabilities are experiencing increased longevity. Evidence suggests that mental health disorders may occur in up to half of all persons with intellectual disability and that these disorders accelerate significantly with age. Part one: prevalence and diagnosis; part two: treatments and interventions.