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Getting on with cancer
- Authors:
- DONAGHEY Veronica, et al
- Publishers:
- Gaskell, St. George's Hospital Medical School
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 72p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book was originally designed for adults with learning disibilities, but is useful for anyone with communication difficulties. When Veronica's doctor told her she had cancer, she was confused and terrified. Then he told her some cancers can be cured. This text tells the story of Veronica who has cancer. She has surgery and also radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The book deals honestly with the unpleasant side of treatment. It is designed to be used as a counselling tool by anyone working with people who have both learning disabilities and cancer.
A big hole
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, December 2002, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Discusses the importance of providing treatment and services for young people with learning disabilities and mental health problems. Looks at the findings from a recent report, 'Count Us In', from the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities.
A validity study of the Screening Tool of Feeding Problems (STEP)
- Authors:
- KUHN David E., MATSON Johnny L.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 27(3), September 2002, pp.161-167.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The Screening Tool of Feeding Problems (STEP) was developed as a means to identify feeding problems presented by persons with an intellectual disability, for diagnosis, treatment and evaluating treatment outcome. Rarely is assessment comprehensive and often problems are not identified until they are severe. Items for the scale were developed to target feeding problems identified in the literature in the areas of risk of aspiration, food selectivity, feeding skills deficits, food refusal and associated behaviour problems, and nutrition related behavior problems. The current study examines the validity of the STEP as a means to identify feeding problems.
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.
Cognitive-behavioural treatment of anger intensity among offenders with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- TAYLOR John L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 15(2), 2002, pp.151-165.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reports on a pilot study of an elaborated anger treatment protocol comparing the specialised anger treatment with routine care. Detained men with intellectual disabilities and histories of offending were allocated to specially modified cognitive-behavioural anger treatment or to routine care waiting-list control conditions. Treatment outcome was evaluated by participants' self-report of anger intensity to an inventory of provocations and by staff-ratings of the anger attributes of participants' ward behaviour. Participants' reported anger intensity was significantly lower following the anger treatment, compared to the routine care wait-list condition. Limited evidence for the effectiveness of anger treatment was provided by the staff ratings of participant behaviour post-treatment. Calls for further research to examine the mechanisms for change and their sustainability.
A group treatment for men with intellectual disabilities who sexually offend or abuse
- Authors:
- ROSE John, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 15(2), 2002, pp.138-150.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Describes a group intervention for men with an intellectual disability who have sexually offended or abuse others. The group was in response to referrals to psychology department. The majority of these individuals had not subject to legal proceedings. Attitudes consistent with offending reduced after participation for most participants, however, these tended to revert to pre-group levels over time. Knowledge tended to increase after the group, however, problems with the questionnaire used made interpretation of the results difficult. No further incidents of sexual abuse have been recorded by any of the five group members who completed the group.
A treatment service for sex offenders and abusers with intellectual disability: characteristics of referrals and evaluation
- Authors:
- LINDSAY William R., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 15(2), 2002, pp.166-174.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
With the advent of community care policies, alternative systems for treatment and management are needed to deal with the problems associated with sex offenders and abusers with intellectual disability. This article describes such a service which attempts to maintain clients' community placements. Concludes that it is possible to set up a relatively cost-effective community service for sex offenders with intellectual disability. In terms of re-offending, the outcomes for alternative disposals reported in the literature.
Responses to women with learning disabilities as they go through the menopause
- Author:
- McCARTHY Michelle
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 7(1), January 2002, pp.4-12.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The research investigated how women with learning disabilities understand and experience the menopause, and the support available. This paper reports the experiences and attitudes of those people to whom women with learning disabilities might turn for support. GPs generally reported re;actively little experience in treating women with learning disabilities for menopause-related symptoms and some recognised the need for pro-active work. Carers played a key role on facilitating women' s access to primary health care. Staff in residential and day services recognised the role they played in supporting women through the menopause, but were hampered by lack of time and resources. Mothers of middle-aged women with learning disabilities and viewed this transition positively. The need for specialist educational materials was emphasised by all who took in this research.
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.
"I think I might need some more help with this problem": responding to children and young people who display sexually harmful behaviour
- Author:
- LOVELL Elizabeth
- Publisher:
- National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 62p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Research suggests that juveniles commit at least a quarter of all sexual offences. Therefore, any effort to lower the level of child sexual abuse must address the problem of juveniles. These people are young people first. Studies show that a significant number have suffered from some trauma and many have emotional or learning disabilities that make them vulnerable.