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Healthy ageing - adults with intellectual disabilities: biobehavioural issues
- Authors:
- THORPE L., DAVIDSON P., JANICKI M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 14(3), 2001, pp.218-228.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This report has been prepared by the Ageing Special Interest Research Group of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (IASSID) in collaboration with the Department of Mental of Health and Substance Dependence and the Programme on Ageing and Health, World Health Organisation (WHO), Geneva, Switzerland.
Healthy ageing - adults with intellectual disabilities: summative report
- Author:
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 14(3), 2001, pp.256-275.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Presents a summary of a paper which has been jointly prepared by International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (IASSID) and Inclusion International (II) in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence and the Programme on Ageing and Health, World Health Organisation, Geneva. It examines the general health status of adults with intellectual disabilities, identifies the conditions that support their longevity and promote healthy ageing, and proposes health and social inclusion promotion activities that would universally foster sound health and improve quality of life.
Enabling carers to access specialist training in breakaway techniques: a case study
- Authors:
- GREEN T., WRAY J.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing Health and Social Care, 3(1), March 1999, pp.34-38.
This article explores the experience of one family, whose child had Prader-Willi Syndrome and severe behavioural difficulties, and the process undertaken to access specialist training in 'Breakaway' training. Prader-Willi syndrome has been associated with a range of behavioural difficulties including hyperphagia and food preoccupation, temper tantrums, stubbornness, lability, impulsivity, argumentativeness, depression, anxiety and repetitive behaviours. To ensure safety of both the parents and the child, access to training in 'Breakaway techniques' for the carers was procured, at the carers request. This paper concentrates upon the difficulties encountered during this process, both for the family and the professionals involved.