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Prose learning in children and adults with Down syndrome: the use of visual and mental image strategies to improve recall
- Authors:
- CARMEN J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 30(4), December 2005, pp.199-206.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Research indicates that the use of mental imagery is a rich source of possibilities for improving learning in participants with learning disabilities and intellectual disability. The authors undertook two experiments designed to assess the effectiveness of using imagery in prose learning for participants with Down syndrome (DS). The samples comprised 22 children with DS aged between 7 and 12, and 30 adults with DS aged between 18 and 57. Three prose texts were learned using colour drawings, mental imagery and auditory learning. The results for recall using the first two strategies were then compared to those for auditory learning. The immediate and delayed recall of words and ideas obtained by learning with drawings was higher than that obtained using either mental images or the auditory condition. Learning using mental images was also found to be more effective than the auditory condition. Training in the use of mental imagery appears to be an efficient strategy for improving recall in participants with DS.
Older people with learning disabilities: workforce issues
- Authors:
- HUSSEIN Shereen, MANTHORPE Jill
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 13(1), February 2005, pp.17-23.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Life expectancy of people with learning disabilities has increased substantially. Services for older people with learning disabilities are provided by various sectors and practitioners (generic health and social care, or specialist learning disability or old age). Literature suggests practitioners do not feel well-equipped to support people with learning disabilities as they grow older, and older people's services do not always have the opportunity to share experiences and skills. Highlights areas such as dementia support, where the intersection between services is not clear, and explores what might help practitioners meet the needs of people with learning disabilities as they grow older.
Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities
- Author:
- PRASHER Vee P.
- Publisher:
- Radcliffe
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 140p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
This book helps carers and professionals who are living or working with adults with Down syndrome and intellectual disability to increase their understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia which can disproportionately affect this patient group. It relates research to clinical practice and shows how early diagnosis, appropriate treatment and compassionate care can be used effectively to maintain dignity and quality of life. The book brings together findings from research and clinical practice with a multi-disciplinary perspective and is invaluable to medical professionals who provide clinical care to people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities. It is also vital for academics researching ageing issues in people with Down syndrome.
Planning ahead: meeting the needs of older people with intellectual disabilities in the United Kingdom
- Authors:
- HATZIDIMITRIADOU Eleni, MILNE Alisoun
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 4(3), August 2005, pp.341-359.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This article aims to review existing evidence regarding the older population with intellectual disabilitiesand their family carers, with a view to highlighting their health and social care needs and exploring the policy and service context of their care. A particular focus is on identifying the core elements of effective service planning and development. The focus of the article is the UK, but the issues explored have wider relevance particularly in western societies.
About my friend: for friends of people with Down's Syndrome and dementia
- Authors:
- DODD Karen, TURK Vicky, CHRISTMAS Michelle
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
Easy-to-read booklet for people with learning disabilities who want to understand dementia. It will be particularly helpful for people who have a friend or family member with dementia, or who are worried about developing dementia themselves. This booklet looks at what happens when a friend develops dementia.
Down's syndrome and dementia: generating local evidence
- Author:
- MCBRIEN Judith
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 13(1), February 2005, pp.24-27.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Outlines good practice in one locality which screens all adults with Down's syndrome. Reflects on patterns of accommodation, staff training needs and the implications of an integrated approach.
Families of 30-35 year olds with Down's Syndrome
- Author:
- CARR Janet
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 18(1), March 2005, pp.75-84.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The families of a population sample of people with Down's syndrome (DS), and of their non-disabled controls, have been followed since early childhood, and the families have now been seen again as their sons and daughters reached age 30 and 35 years. A semi-structured interview schedule was used, including items from the handicaps, behaviour and skills schedule and from Holmes' thesis relating to leisure and social life and experience of services. Most parents, now in their late 60s, reported good health and a satisfactory social life. Mothers' mean stress scores were slightly higher in the Down's syndrome group than in the controls: possible explanations for this are discussed. Only one factor relating to the offspring with Down's syndrome could be shown to influence stress. Few adverse effects on the siblings were identified. The study is in agreement with others in showing families of older people with Down's syndrome to be well-adjusted and not unduly stressed.