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Therapist effects on functional analysis outcomes with young children
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 7 March 2010
John M., Huete , Patricia F., Kurtz
Analog functional analyses (FAs) are commonly used to assess factors that maintain problem behavior of individuals with intellectual disabilities. These analyses are usually conducted by trained staff in clinic settings. However, recent research suggests that FAs conducted by unfamiliar individuals, such as hospital or clinic staff, may result in inaccurate or at least different outcomes. This finding, though, has not been sufficiently examined with young children (i.e., under 5 years of age), where therapist familiarity likely has more influence. The current study compared the outcomes of FAs conducted by unfamiliar staff with FAs conducted by parents for five children ages...
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Age at menarche and premenstrual syndrome in adolescent girls with intellectual disability in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 6 March 2010
Inga, Ibralic , Osman, Sinanovic , Haris, Memisevic
The issues involving menstruation are the topic of many scientific inquires in the fields of medicine, psychology, sociology and anthropology. The aim of this study was to determine the age at menarche and the most common symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in adolescent girls with intellectual disability. The main method of data collection was through the use of a survey and an interview with the girls. The sample consisted of 31 adolescent girls with intellectual disability and 31 adolescent girls without intellectual disability serving as a control group. Both groups were between the ages of 14 and 18 years. The...
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Sexual risk assessment for people with intellectual disabilities☆
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 7 March 2010
P., Embregts , K., van den Bogaard , L., Hendriks , M., Heestermans , M., Schuitemaker , ...
Given that sexually offensive behavior on the part of people with intellectual disabilities has been identified as a significant problem, we developed a risk assessment questionnaire, that takes not only various static and dynamic factors into account but also environmental risk variables. Psychologists and staff members completed this Risk Inventarization Scale on Sexually Offensive Behavior of Clients with Intellectual Disabilities for 56 intellectually disabled clients with sexually offensive behavior problems. The scale contains static client variables (rated using two- or five-point likert scales and open questions) and both dynamic client and environmental variables (rated using a five-point likert scale). Factor...
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Promoting ambulation responses among children with multiple disabilities through walkers and microswitches with contingent stimuli
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 5 March 2010
Giulio E., Lancioni , Nirbhay N., Singh , Mark F., O’Reilly , Jeff, Sigafoos , Doretta, Oliva , ...
Children with severe or profound intellectual and motor disabilities often present problems of balance and ambulation and spend much of their time sitting or lying, with negative consequences for their development and social status. Recent research has shown the possibility of using a walker (support) device and microswitches with preferred stimuli to promote ambulation with these children. This study served as a replication of the aforementioned research and involved five new children with multiple disabilities. For four children, the study involved an ABAB design. For the fifth child, only an AB sequence was used. All children succeeded in increasing their...
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Developmental profiles in preschool children with autism spectrum disorders referred for intervention
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 5 March 2010
Elisabeth, Fernell , Åsa, Hedvall , Fritiof, Norrelgen , Mats, Eriksson , Lotta, Höglund-Carlsson , ...
The aim was to characterize the panorama of developmental disorders in 208 preschool children with a clinical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), referred to a specialized centre, the Autism Centre for Young Children (ACYC), for intervention. At the centre, a research team examined all children according to structured protocols and interviews. All available test data from their assessments prior to referral were scrutinized. The boy:girl ratio was 5.5:1. In 22% of the total group a period of regression, including speech and language, had occurred. Epilepsy had been diagnosed in 6% of the children. In 38% of the children there...
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Tardive Dyskinesia and intellectual disability: An examination of demographics and topography in adults with dual diagnosis and atypical antipsychotic use
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 5 March 2010
Jill C., Fodstad , Jay W., Bamburg , Johnny L., Matson , Sara, Mahan , Julie A., Hess , ...
Atypical antipsychotic medications are commonly used in large-scale residential care facilities for adults with developmental disabilities. While the benefits of this class of psychotropics are noted, debate exists whether the side effect profile of these medications outweigh their therapeutic benefit, especially in those who use them long-term. Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder often caused by a history of neuroleptic use which can cause deleterious effects. Due to the seriousness of TD and the impact on an individual's quality of life, it is necessary to identify predisposing factors for this condition in a population of adults with intellectual and...
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Psychopathology: Differences among adults with intellectually disabled, comorbid autism spectrum disorders and epilepsy
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 4 March 2010
Kimberly R.M., Smith , Johnny L., Matson
The goal of this study was to systematically examine group differences among adults with intellectual disabilities (ID), comorbid autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and epilepsy through a detailed exploration of the characteristics that these disorders present in the area of psychopathology. Previous studies indicating that individuals with ID have comorbid ASD and epilepsy tend to stop short of addressing these disorders’ impact on the full range of psychosocial issues, particularly in adult samples. Assessment of psychopathology was made with the ASD-comorbidity-adult version (ASD-CA). One hundred participants, with ID held constant, were matched and compared across four equal groups comprising 25 participants...
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Post-coma persons with motor and communication/consciousness impairments choose among environmental stimuli and request stimulus repetitions via assistive technology
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 4 March 2010
Giulio E., Lancioni , Nirbhay N., Singh , Mark F., O’Reilly , Jeff, Sigafoos , Francesca, Buonocunto , ...
This study assessed whether a program based on microswitch and computer technology would enable three post-coma participants (adults) with motor and communication/consciousness impairments to choose among environmental stimuli and request their repetition whenever they so desired. Within each session, 16 stimuli (12 preferred and 4 non-preferred) were scheduled for the participants. For each stimulus, a computer system provided a sample of a 3-s duration. During the intervention, participants’ responding (e.g., eye blinking and hand closure) in relation to a stimulus sample activated a microswitch and led the computer system to turn on that stimulus for 20s. Participants’ lack of responding...
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Psychopathology: Differences among adults with intellectually disabled, comorbid autism spectrum disorders and epilepsy
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 4 March 2010
Kimberly R.M., Smith , Johnny L., Matson
The goal of this study was to systematically examine group differences among adults with intellectual disabilities (ID), comorbid autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and epilepsy through a detailed exploration of the characteristics that these disorders present in the area of psychopathology. Previous studies indicating that individuals with ID have comorbid ASD and epilepsy tend to stop short of addressing these disorders’ impact on the full range of psychosocial issues, particularly in adult samples. Assessment of psychopathology was made with the ASD-comorbidity-adult version (ASD-CA). One hundred participants, with ID held constant, were matched and compared across four equal groups comprising 25 participants...
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Post-coma persons with motor and communication/consciousness impairments choose among environmental stimuli and request stimulus repetitions via assistive technology
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 4 March 2010
Giulio E., Lancioni , Nirbhay N., Singh , Mark F., O’Reilly , Jeff, Sigafoos , Francesca, Buonocunto , ...
This study assessed whether a program based on microswitch and computer technology would enable three post-coma participants (adults) with motor and communication/consciousness impairments to choose among environmental stimuli and request their repetition whenever they so desired. Within each session, 16 stimuli (12 preferred and 4 non-preferred) were scheduled for the participants. For each stimulus, a computer system provided a sample of a 3-s duration. During the intervention, participants’ responding (e.g., eye blinking and hand closure) in relation to a stimulus sample activated a microswitch and led the computer system to turn on that stimulus for 20s. Participants’ lack of responding...
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The relationship between carers’ report of autistic traits and clinical diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders in adults with intellectual disability
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 25 February 2010
Sabyasachi, Bhaumik , Freya, Tyrer , Mary, Barrett , Nyunt, Tin , Catherine W., McGrother , ...
It is often difficult to determine the triad of impairments and whether autistic features are the consequence of intellectual impairment or autism spectrum disorders in people with intellectual disability (ID). The aim of the current study was to investigate the relationship between carer-reported autistic traits and independent diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Data were collected on carers’ subjective report of autistic traits and clinical diagnoses of ASD. Of 1145 adults with ID identified, 220 (19%) individuals had a diagnosis of ASD, and 778 (68%) individuals had at least one autistic trait. Optimal sensitivity and specificity were achieved with two...
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Prevalence of chronic diseases in adolescents with intellectual disability
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 25 February 2010
B., Oeseburg , D.E.M.C., Jansen , G.J., Dijkstra , J.W., Groothoff , S.A., Reijneveld
Valid community-based data on the prevalence of chronic diseases in adolescents (12–18 years) with intellectual disability (ID-adolescents) are scarce. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence rates and the nature of chronic diseases in a population of ID-adolescents and to compare them with the rates among adolescents in the general population. Therefore, we obtained data on 1083 ID-adolescents attending secondary schools, day care centers or living in residential centers fully covering one region of the Netherlands. Parents of the adolescents completed a questionnaire about the occurrence of chronic diseases in their child during the previous 12 months...
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Extended Automatic Pointing Assistive Program—A pointing assistance program to help people with developmental disabilities improve their pointing efficiency
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 24 February 2010
Ching-Hsiang, Shih , Chia-Chun, Li , Ching-Tien, Shih , Kun-Tsan, Lin , Ching-Shui, Lo
The latest research adopted software technology to improve pointing performance is through an Automatic Pointing Assistive Program (APAP). However, APAP has some limitations. This study evaluated whether two children with developmental disabilities would be able to improve their pointing performance through an Extended Automatic Pointing Assistive Program (EAPAP), which solves the limitations of APAP. Initially, both participants had their baseline sessions. Then intervention started with the first participant. When her performance was consolidated, new baseline and intervention occurred with the second participant. Finally, both participants were exposed to the maintenance phase, in which their pointing performance improved significantly. Data indicated...
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Kinematic movement strategies in primary school children with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome compared to age- and IQ-matched controls during visuo-manual tracking
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 23 February 2010
Katrijn, Van Aken , Ann, Swillen , Marc, Beirinckx , Luc, Janssens , Karen, Caeyenberghs , ...
The present study focused on the mechanism subserving the production of kinematic patterns in 21 children with 22q11.2DS (mean age=9.6±1.9; mean FSIQ=73.05±10.2) and 21 age- and IQ-matched control children (mean age=9.6±1.9; mean FSIQ=73.38±12.0) when performing a visuo-manual tracking task in which they had to track a cursor rhythmically between 2 target zones. Children with 22q11.2DS moved faster (overall) and reached their maximum velocity sooner when compared to controls. However, the number of corrective submovements to attain the target did not differ. Children with 22q11.2DS seem to adopt a young ballistic movement strategy, with a fast ballistic first movement phase, followed...
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Prospective control abilities during visuo-manual tracking in children with 22q11.2 Deletion syndrome compared to age- and IQ-matched controls
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 23 February 2010
Katrijn, Van Aken , Ann, Swillen , Marc, Beirinckx , Luc, Janssens , Karen, Caeyenberghs , ...
To examine whether children with a 22q11.2 Deletion syndrome (22q11.2DS) are able to use prospective control, 21 children with 22q11.2DS (mean age=9.6±1.9; mean FSIQ=73.05±10.2) and 21 control children (mean age=9.6±1.9; mean FSIQ=73.38±12.0) were asked to perform a visuo-manual tracking task in which they had to track a cursor rhythmically between 2 target zones. Children with 22q11.2DS performed worse than the age- and IQ-matched controls (higher absolute time and distance errors) suggesting that the 22q11.2DS group experiences an additional (syndrome specific) processing deficit that cannot be attributed to their lower intellectual abilities. The 22q11.2DS group neither the control group improved their...
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The effectiveness of healthy physical fitness programs on people with intellectual disabilities living in a disability institution: Six-month short-term effect
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 20 February 2010
Chia-Ling, Wu , Jin-Ding, Lin , Jung, Hu , Chia-Feng, Yen , Cheng-Tung, Yen , ...
Little information is available on the provision of physical fitness and intervention program among people with intellectual disabilities. The aim of this study is to provide information of examining the effectiveness of healthy physical fitness programs on people with intellectual disabilities living in a disability institution. There were 146 participants with intellectual disabilities (age 19–67 years) were recruited in the study. We collected information on disability condition (type and level), height, weight, BMI, and physical fitness status (includes V-shape sit and reach test, sit-up 30s, sit-up 60s, and shuttle run) at the beginning and 6 months later of the program...
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Childrens’ learning and behaviour and the association with cheek cell polyunsaturated fatty acid levels☆
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 20 February 2010
A., Kirby , A., Woodward , S., Jackson , Y., Wang , M.A., Crawford
Increasing interest in the role of omega-3 fatty acids in relation to neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. ADHD, dyslexia, autism) has occurred as a consequence of some international studies highlighting this link. In particular, some studies have shown that children with ADHD may have lower concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly omega-3, in their red blood cells and plasma, and that supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids may alleviate behavioural symptoms in this population. However, in order to compare levels it seems appropriate to establish fatty acid levels in a mainstream school aged population and if levels relate to learning and behaviour....
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A double-blind, placebo-controlled study investigating the effects of omega-3 supplementation in children aged 8–10 years from a mainstream school population
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 18 February 2010
A., Kirby , A., Woodward , S., Jackson , Y., Wang , M.A., Crawford
Despite the increased interest in the effects of omega-3 supplementation on childrens’ learning and behaviour, there are a lack of controlled studies of this kind that have utilised a typically developing population. This study investigated the effects of omega-3 supplementation in 450 children aged 8–10 years old from a mainstream school population, using a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled design. Participants were supplemented with either active supplements (containing docosahexaenoic acid, DHA and eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA) or a placebo for 16 weeks. Cheek cell fatty acid levels were recorded pre- and post-supplementation and a range of cognitive tests and parent and teacher questionnaires...
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Editorial Board
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, Volume 31, Issue 2, March-April 2010, Page CO2
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Announcement
Publication year: 2010
Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities, Volume 31, Issue 2, March-April 2010, Page I
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