A5038152505- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Disability Education and Employment
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Legal Education and Practice Innovations
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Resilience and Mental Health
University of Kent
2014-2023
St. James's Hospital
2021
University of Malta
2019
Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2018
La Trobe University
2018
Malmö University
2018
National Chung Cheng University
2018
University of London
1978-2018
Universidad de Salamanca
2018
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
2017
Abstract Introduction The measures implemented to manage the COVID‐19 pandemic have been shown impair mental health. This problem is likely be exacerbated for carers. Method Informal carers (mainly parents) of children and adults with intellectual disabilities, a comparison group parents without completed an online questionnaire. Almost all data were collected while strict lockdown conditions in place. Results Relative disability, both disability had significantly greater levels wish...
ABSTRACT. A survey of self‐injurious behaviour in people receiving services for mental handicap was carried out one health region. Six hundred and sixteen adults children were found to have engaged sufficient caused tissue damage the previous 4 months 596 these screened. Half resident hospital while 28% non‐hospital residential care remainder (21%) living at home. Nearly one‐fifth (19%) showed behaviour, or more types, a rate least once per hour further 13% wore protective restraining...
Asperger syndrome is a relatively new diagnostic classification. A number of factors make receiving diagnosis in adulthood unique experience. This study used phenomenological approach to examine the experiences 10 adults such diagnosis. Results suggested that six major themes were associated with syndrome. Individuals discussed their negative life and experience services prior diagnosis, which led individuals holding certain beliefs about symptoms These had an effect on formation each...
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Recent COVID-19 lockdown restrictions resulted in reduced access to educational, professional and social support systems for children with intellectual disabilities their carers.
Background. For people with intellectual disabilities there is a difficult balance to be struck between empowering claim their sexual rights and protecting them from abuse. Hypothetically, services should guided by whether particular person has the capacity consent relationships. However, been little agreement on how define such capacity. This study examines issue of relationships using functional approach. Method. Adults ( n =60) young presumed in law able were assessed for knowledge...
Background For non‐disabled men, group cognitive‐behaviour therapy is a successful form of treatment when men have committed sexual offences. However, with intellectual disabilities and sexually abusive behaviour are rarely offered for their little research data on the effectiveness such has been collected. Method Nine collaborating sites ran 13, 1‐year long cognitive‐behavioural groups behaviour. The came from both community secure provision were assessed knowledge, victim empathy cognitive...
Abstract Background Cognitive‐behaviour therapy (CBT) seems to be becoming the treatment of choice for non‐disabled sex offenders. Nevertheless, there have been relatively few evaluations such men with intellectual disabilities (ID) and sexually abusive behaviour. Method A pilot study providing CBT two groups ID is described. Measures change in sexual knowledge, victim empathy cognitive distortions were collected, together a log further Results Fifteen offered but some dropped out declined...
Background Self-injurious behaviour (SIB) is a relatively common problem for people with intellectual disabilities and it known to be associated various risk markers, such as degree of disability, sensory impairments, autism (McClintock et al. 2003). Less about its long-term course however. Method The present study was conducted examine the quality life changes in cohort 49 SIB who were all part previous total population south England by Oliver, Murphy Corbett (1987). Assessment tools used...
Abstract Eighty men, spread equally across 4 groups, were recruited, including men with and without intellectual disabilities. The either criminal offenders or nonoffenders. Participants completed measures of moral reasoning, empathy, distorted cognitions. results indicated that the reasoning abilities disabilities developmentally delayed but still more mature than those nonoffenders Offenders had less differences may be partially accounted for by ability. also relationship between empathy...
Background There have been a number of studies treatment for men with intellectual disabilities and sexually abusive behaviour but few follow‐up studies. Our aim was to follow up who had attended group cognitive behavioural ( CBT ) behaviour. Method Thirty‐four (from seven sites) were followed up. All SOTSEC ‐ ID groups. The mean length follow‐up, since the end group, 44 months (SD 28.7, range 15–106 months). Results statistically significant improvements in sexual knowledge, empathy...
The Financial Crisis of 2008 resulted in many western economies implementing cuts health and social care. This systematic review provides a holistic picture the impact austerity policy on lives people with learning disabilities (LD) collateral effects who support them. Our suggests that current climate economic austerity, available funding to LD is no longer aligned their care needs. Cuts disability services have adversely affected well-being both informal carers. Individuals lost are...
The early development of SIB in young children with developmental disabilities was examined by tracking over an 18-month period 16 school-age who had recently started to show SIB. Naturalistic observations were conducted each child's classroom every 3 months, and the association between environmental events examined. Results showed that for 4 whose escalated this period, there a significant low levels social contact across observation points, supporting models This might be considered as...
Very little is known about the early stages of self‐injurious behaviour (SIB) in young children with developmental disabilities, even though there has been a great deal research into prevalence, assessment and treatment well‐established SIB older individuals. In present initial study, teachers special schools for under 11 years age severe intellectual disability and/or autism were asked to identify who beginning show self‐injury (the index group). These then matched classroom controls (of...
Abstract Men detained in a South London prison on remand were screened for intellectual disabilities (mental handicap) over three‐month period. Of 157 men screened, 33 reported having disabilities. Twenty‐one of these completed the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and tested IQ (on WAIS‐R), reading numeracy British Ability Scales). An equal number selected control group, ‘next man in’ basis, they assessed an identical way. None index had range but mean Verbal IQ, Full Scale age all...
Abstract Introduction Adults with intellectual disabilities (IDs) are known to be very vulnerable sexual abuse. This may result partly from their lack of knowledge and powerless position in society. It could also exacerbated by an ignorance the law. study investigates understanding law relating sexuality. Method Understanding regarding relationships, consent abuse was assessed 60 adults IDs (mean age 37.6 years) young people aged 16–18 years (deemed capable consenting a relationship)....
People with intellectual disabilities (ID) are particularly vulnerable to abuse, and most incidents come light through victim disclosure. Those people severe or profound ID not able describe what has happened them. This project aimed the consequences of abuse changes in behaviour following alleged 18 adults ID.Family members other carers were interviewed collect information about abuse. They also asked person's adaptive challenging behaviours at three time points: 3 months immediately prior...
Prisoners with intellectual disabilities are known to be disadvantaged in prisons and more susceptible bullying, segregation, depression anxiety than other prisoners.In this study, nearly 3000 new prisoners entering three English were offered screening for disabilities, using the LDSQ.On average, 75% of all prison screening, only 14% refused screening. Overall, just less 7% screened positive on LDSQ made some reasonable adjustments as a result.It is argued that it feasible screen and, given...