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Easing the way into adulthood
- Authors:
- DOBSON Jonathan, JAY Nadine
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 13(4), April 2000, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Reports on the CREDO (Creating Real and Equal Development Opportunities) Project, which aims to develop good practice and planning with young disabled people as they look forward to adult life.
Exploring the use of family therapy with adults with a learning disability
- Author:
- FIDELL Beverley
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Therapy, 22(3), August 2000, pp.308-323.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Clients with a learning disability have received little attention so far from psychotherapeutic services. Systems thinking seems to have obvious potential for this group, given the stresses which such a disability puts on the client and his family and the variety of different organisations with which they become involved. This article describes the use of family therapy within a clinic setting and considers similarities to and differences from general family therapy practice. Ways of overcoming communications difficulties are highlighted, as is the need to redress the power imbalance within the therapeutic situation.
Services for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- LINDSEY Mary
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 5(2), June 2000, pp.5-14.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Looks at the services available for people with learning difficulties and mental health problems, and argues that generic services are often insufficient.
Reliability and validity of the CANDID: a needs assessment instrument for adults with learning disabilities and mental health problems
- Authors:
- XENITIDIS K., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 176, May 2000, pp.473-478.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Although people with learning disabilities are more likely to develop mental health problems than their non-disabled counterparts, there is no widely accepted instrument for measuring needs in this group. This study aimed to develop the Camberwell Assessment of Need for Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (CANDID) and investigate its validity and reliability.
Camberwell Assessment of Need for the Elderly (CANE): development, validity and reliability
- Authors:
- REYNOLDS Tom, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 176, May 2000, pp.444-452.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
There exists no instrument specifically designed to measure comprehensively the needs of older people with mental disorders. This article describes the development of such an instrument which would take account of patients', staff and carers' views on needs. The Camberwell Assessment of Need for the Elderly (CANE) comprises 24 items (plus two items for carer needs), and records staff, carer and patient views. Concludes that the psychometric properties of the CANE seem to be highly acceptable. It was easily used by a wide range of professionals without formal training.
Is more too many: adjustment in families with adopted children with developmental disabilities
- Authors:
- GLIDDEN Laraine Masters, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Adoption Quarterly, 4(1), 2000, pp.67-80.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia
Investigates the adjustment of differing size adoptive families rearing children with developmental disabilities. Families of 5 or more children were compared with families of 4 or fewer children on a variety of demographic and outcome variables measuring family strengths, family disharmony, marital adjustment, and adjustment to the adopted child. Analyses of covariance on the outcome variables demonstrated that parents of large families were functioning as well or better than parents of conventional-sized families. Concludes that adoption placement practice should not exhibit bias against the placement of multiple children with developmental disabilities in the same family.
Reshaping services - a practical example: moving from a local authority hostel to supported housing
- Author:
- WOOLRYCH Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 3(4), December 2000, pp.22-28.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This case study describes how three-quarters of residents with learning difficulties were enabled to move from a local authority hostel to supported housing and outlines a model that could be adopted by other councils.
A new understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: alternate concepts and interventions
- Author:
- YESCHIN Natalie J.
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 17(3), June 2000, pp.227-245.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This article explores alternate concepts for increasing our understanding of the intra/interpersonal difficulties that are observed in those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Language theory in correlation with under inhibition of responses is explained, and demonstrates how those with ADHD are more vulnerable for developing intra/interpersonal struggles. Interventions are proposed that are behavioural and psychopharmacological, with a systems approach. Two cases are presented to illustrate how these treatment techniques translate into actual practice. All proposed interventions are aimed to address and anticipate the potential that individuals and families with ADHD experiences under inhibition of responses with accompanying, maladaptive intra/interpersonal functioning.
The influence of interpersonal competence on personal vulnerability of persons with mental retardation
- Author:
- NETTLEBECK Ted
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 15(1), January 2000, pp.46-62.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Four factors in Sparks's model of victim proneness were tested among persons with learning difficulties who were victims of a personal offence and nonvictims with learning difficulties in the USA. Factors were operationalised in terms of measures of anger, antisocial tendencies, eccentricities and odd mannerisms, interpersonal competence, recreational outings, and communication skills. Participants also responded to hypothetical scenarios depicting everyday situations commonly encountered. Results showed that victims were significantly more likely than nonvictims to report a hostile outlook and that they would display overt anger and aggression in a wide range of situations. Victims' responses to hypothetical scenarios were more likely to be confrontative or abusive to an initial approach by the perpetrator, whereas nonvictims were more likely to withdraw quietly.
Meeting the needs of people with learning disabilities and mental health problems: a review
- Author:
- COYLE Dave
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 3(12), August 2000, pp.408-411.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
People with learning disabilities are vulnerable to the same mental health problems as the general population. However, mental health services are often reluctant to accept them, while learning disability services tend to lack the skills and resources needed to meet their additional mental health needs. Inadequacy of diagnostic and assessment processes too may hamper the provision of appropriate treatment. Reviews the needs and service provision for this neglected and challenging group, and the role of the learning disability nurse.