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Successful adoption of children with Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities
- Authors:
- GLIDDEN Laraine Masters, CAHILL Brigid
- Journal article citation:
- Adoption Quarterly, 1(3), 1998, pp.27-43.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia
This article uses different methodological strategies, including case-by-case matching and regression techniques, to test hypotheses relating to better outcomes for parents and families who have adopted children with Down Syndrome in comparison to children with other developmental disabilities. The results demonstrated successful functioning for parents and families on a variety of measures, regardless of whether the adopted children had Down Syndrome or other developmental disabilities.
Dying well with an intellectual disability and dementia
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 25(4), 2017, pp.28-31.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
As more people with learning disabilities live into old age, the prevalence of dementia in this group is increasing. The authors and colleagues examine the challenges to dementia practice presented by intellectual disability. (Edited publisher abstract)
A serious case review: James
- Authors:
- FLYNN Margaret, ELEY Ruth
- Publisher:
- Suffolk Safeguarding Adults Board
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 53
- Place of publication:
- Ipswich
Serous case review of Richard Handley, referred to as ‘James’, a 33 year old adult with Down’s syndrome and a moderate learning disability who was also diagnosed with a mental illness and hypothyroidism. He had lifelong problems with constipation. He lived in a Supported Living scheme, Goshawk Close, run by United Response. On 14 November 2012 he was admitted to Ipswich Hospital and following a surgical procedure under anaesthetic to remove impacted faeces, he died in hospital on 17 November 2012. Failings identified in the review include: poor monitoring of physical health needs; a lack of understanding about the use of the Mental Capacity Act; no specific arrangements for the supported living scheme to obtain support from specialist learning disabilities services; and lack of a multi-disciplinary approach to supporting physical and mental health needs. Recommendations include: named care coordinators for adults with learning disabilities and complex support needs; an annual review of health and social care needs; and ensuring services providing care to people with complex support needs have explicit access arrangements with NHS providers such as Community Learning Disability Teams. (Original abstract)
Crucial diagnosis
- Author:
- KERR Diana
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.2.98, 1998, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at how people with Down's Syndrome are particularly prone to Alzheimer's disease, yet people with a dual diagnosis can fall through the net when services are not equipped to meet their specific needs.
The transition to adulthood for children with Down's Syndrome
- Authors:
- THOMPSON George O.B., WARD Kathleen M., WISHART Jennifer G.
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 10(3), 1995, pp.325-340.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Reports on the transition pathways to adult status of young adults with Down's Syndrome over a six year period. Despite educational, social and employment legislation aimed at ensuring greater integration into the community, qualitative and quantitative analyses of 'quality of life' outcomes in this group produced a disappointing picture of a narrow range of leisure opportunities, negligible placement in employment, and the absence of any improvement in opportunities for real integration into the community and in provision of resources to support meeting the special needs of those with learning difficulties, a marginalised group may be being created.
Comparing differences in support needs as perceived by parents of adult offspring with down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder and cerebral palsy
- Authors:
- LEE Chung eun, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 32(1), 2019, pp.194-205.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Parents often face many barriers when taking care of their offspring with disabilities. In childhood, support needs vary with families of children with Down syndrome often reporting less caregiving challenges. However, it is unclear whether support needs vary in adulthood. This study compared parents of adults with Down syndrome (DS), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and cerebral palsy (CP) regarding support needs of their offspring with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Method: Data were collected via a national survey in the United States with 189 parents of adults with IDD. Results: Across the quantitative and qualitative analyses, parents of adults with DS (versus CP and ASD) reported significantly greater recreational, natural supports, more formal services and less future planning barriers. Conclusion: The results indicate that the DS advantage may persist in adulthood regarding support needs. More research is needed to understand different types of support needs. (Edited publisher abstract)
Down's syndrome and dementia: briefing for commissioners; February 2001
- Authors:
- TURK Vicky, DODD Karen, CHRISTMAS Michelle
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 10p.bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The high risk of dementia for people with Down's syndrome is a major focus of the Growing Older with Learning Disabilities (GOLD) programme at the Foundation for People with Learning Difficulties. This briefing aims to provide appropriate information to families, professionals and people with learning difficulties themselves. Contents include: requirement for commissioning services; checklist of competencies; clinical description; requirements for care management; further information.
Growing older with learning disabilities: the GOLD programme
- Author:
- THOMPSON David
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 7(2), April 2002, pp.19-26.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Provides an overview of the GOLD programme at the Foundation for people with Learning Disabilities. It describes the work of the 23 funded projects in a context of wider research concerning ageing and learning disabilities. Particular attention is given to those people living with older family carers and those living in residential services for older people. The picture is of services that offer little confidence for the future, as people with learning disabilities grow older.
Permanency planning for children with Down's Syndrome: the adolescent years
- Authors:
- MASON Kathy, SELMAN Peter, HUGHES Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Adoption and Fostering, 23(1), Spring 1999, pp.31-39.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Reports on the third stage of a longitudinal study of 12 children with Down's Syndrome placed for adoption by Barnardo's North East. The children are now aged 12 to 16 years and this article focuses on new issues arising for the children and their families, including the onset of puberty and the dilemmas over what to tell the children about their adoption. Overall the placements continue to prove successful with no breakdowns and a majority of the adoptive parents have subsequently adopted at least one more child with Down's Syndrome.
Down's Syndrome and dementia
- Author:
- KERR Diana
- Publisher:
- Venture Press/British Association of Social Workers
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 78p.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Defines good practice in needs assessment and the provision of services for the growing number of people with Down's Syndrome and dementia. Based on a social model which demands that we see the person first and the disease second. Suggests ways of maintaining choice and the best quality of life for people whose control is diminishing. Gives practical examples of ways in which workers and carers can intervene to provide support and avoid behaviour and practices which disempower and can harm.