Di Maggio, I Shogren, K A Wehmeyer, M L Nota, L
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Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR
In recent years, increased attention has been directed towards the importance of identifying the future goals of people with intellectual disability (ID) and promoting their abilities to design their future. Consistent with these, the first aim of this study is to investigate the future goals of people with ID in terms of content and temporal dista...
Hronis, A Roberts, R Roberts, L Kneebone, I
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This study aimed to obtain the opinions of parents and carers of children with intellectual disability (ID) as to whether cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) could be useful for their children. A mixed qualitative and quantitative method was employed. Twenty-one carers of children aged 10 to 17 having borderline to moderate intellectual functioning r...
Song, M Ware, R Doan, T N Harley, D
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Longitudinal data on medication use in adults with intellectual disability (ID) are scarce. We describe the longitudinal use of and factors associated with psychotropic medication prescribing in adults with ID living in the Australian community. Longitudinal data were obtained from adults with ID in the community in Queensland, Australia, between 1...
Perera, B Courtenay, K Solomou, S Borakati, A Strydom, A
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Diagnosing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in people with intellectual disability (ID) remains challenging. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder V (DSM V) classification system is often used to diagnose ADHD in the general population; however, the presence of ID and other associated conditions such as autism and ...
Seymour, M Giallo, R Wood, C E
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Research highlights the need for ongoing social support of mothers of children with Autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Despite recognised differences between mothers and fathers, little is known about the particular social support needs of fathers of children with ASD. Broadly, this study aimed to explore the support needs of fathers of children with...
Powell, R M Parish, S L Mitra, M Rosenthal, E
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While people with intellectual disability (ID) face disparities relating to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, little is known about the role of family caregivers who assist women and girls with ID access SRH services. This scoping review examined the findings of studies to elucidate the role of family caregivers with regard to SRH for ...
Kinnear, D Allan, L Morrison, J Finlayson, J Sherriff, A Macpherson, L Henderson, A Ward, L Muir, M Cooper, S A
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Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR
Poor oral health is largely preventable. Prevention includes toothbrushing and regular dental checks. Oral health has important consequences for general nutrition, chewing, communication, wider systemic disease, self-confidence and participation in society. This study investigated the prevalence of edentulousness (no natural teeth) in adults with i...
Griego, A W Datzman, J N Estrada, S M Middlebrook, S S
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A systematic literature review was conducted to evaluate previous research that examined intellectual disability (ID) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in relation to memory distortions (i.e. suggestibility and false memories). There were two goals for the current study; the first goal was to identify significant trends in past literature that fulf...
Langley, E Totsika, V Hastings, R P
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Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR
Few studies have explored the well-being of fathers of children with intellectual disability (ID), despite the significant role that they play in their children's lives. The current study compared fathers of children with and without a child with ID on measures of psychological well-being (life satisfaction, work-family balance and general health) ...
de Souza, L C Dos Santos, A P Sgardioli, I C Viguetti-Campos, N L Marques Prota, J R de Oliveira-Sobrinho, R P Vieira, T P Gil-da-Silva-Lopes, V L
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Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR
The chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) is recommended as a first-tier test for individuals with developmental delay (DD)/intellectual disability (ID) and/or multiple congenital anomalies. However, owing to high costs, this technique is not widely performed for diagnostic purposes in several countries. The aim of this study was to identify clinic...
