{"title":"Nurses' Experiences of Working with Adults Who Have an Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviour","authors":"Ada Campbell","doi":"10.1179/096979511798967179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1179/096979511798967179","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This article reports the results of a study of registered nurses working with adults with an intellectual disability and challenging behaviour. The purpose of the research was to describe the participants' emotional response to violence and to explore what support they require in dealing with constant exposure to workplace violence. This study has highlighted that working with individuals with an intellectual disability and challenging behaviour is an emotionally distressing job due to the constant anxiety related to the anticipation of violence. The literature review supports the findings that nurses working in the field of intellectual disability are subjected to a greater number of violent incidents than other fields of nursing. The findings of the study married aptly with Howard and Hegarty's (2003) study. The main support staff received was from within their immediate work environment, which had a buffering effect on their levels of stress. Registered nurses who work in the field of intellectual disability and challenging behaviour are the greatest resource and asset of the organisation and improving their well-being will be reflected in the care clients receive.","PeriodicalId":412658,"journal":{"name":"The British Journal of Development Disabilities","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129932492","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Autism in Taiwan: Using Social Stories to Decrease Disruptive Behaviour","authors":"Li-Ching Hung, C. Smith","doi":"10.1179/096979511798967197","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1179/096979511798967197","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The efficacy of Social Stories in ameliorating autism has been shown in a number of studies over the years; however, little research exists regarding its effectiveness in foreign countries. This 5-week study attempted to remedy that by evaluating the effectiveness of Social Stories in one of the outlying islands off the southern coast of Taiwan. A simple ABAB design was used with an autistic 7-year-old in the first grade that yelled loudly and frequently during the school day. Writing a Social Story specifically for him produced a marked decrease in disruptive behaviour that was charted. More importantly, the study showed that Social Stories could be used as an effective means of alleviating behaviour problems with autistic children in foreign cultures.","PeriodicalId":412658,"journal":{"name":"The British Journal of Development Disabilities","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126556117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Monitoring of Physical Health in Learning Disability Patients on Antipsychotic Treatment in Lanarkshire, Scotland","authors":"S. Riaz, L. Bradley, K. Nawab","doi":"10.1179/096979511798967124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1179/096979511798967124","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":412658,"journal":{"name":"The British Journal of Development Disabilities","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127360551","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Fernández-Prieto, A. Sampaio, M. Lens, Á. Carracedo, Ó. Gonçalves
{"title":"Longitudinal Assessment of Narrative Profile in a Williams Syndrome Patient","authors":"M. Fernández-Prieto, A. Sampaio, M. Lens, Á. Carracedo, Ó. Gonçalves","doi":"10.1179/096979511798967142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1179/096979511798967142","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Williams Syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder, characterised by a submicroscopic deletion on chromosome 7 q11.23 associated with a particular cognitive and socio-emotional profile. We have previously described a case study of a Williams Syndrome patient in 2005 that has further been engaged in neurocognitive rehabilitaion sessions. In this article, we compared the patient's cognitive profile at two time points (2005 and 2009) analyzing the impact of a cognitive rehabilitation programe, in terms of several neurocognitive measures. Overall, an improvement on general cognitive functioning was evident from 2005 to 2009 assessment that was manly due to a significant increase in performance measures that contrasted with stability in verbal IQ measures. We propose that the use of intervention programmes can be generalised to specific populations with cognitive impairment.","PeriodicalId":412658,"journal":{"name":"The British Journal of Development Disabilities","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115834004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis of Daytime Activities for Children with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities in Specific Settings","authors":"B. Maes, P. Vos, A. Penne","doi":"10.1179/096979510799102907","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1179/096979510799102907","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":412658,"journal":{"name":"The British Journal of Development Disabilities","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127876065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Avinash Hiremath, S. Gangavati, S. Bhaumik, R. Kiani, J. Devapriam
{"title":"A Study on the Use of Propranolol in Managing Behavioural Problems in People with Intellectual Disability","authors":"Avinash Hiremath, S. Gangavati, S. Bhaumik, R. Kiani, J. Devapriam","doi":"10.1179/096979510799102934","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1179/096979510799102934","url":null,"abstract":"People with intellectual disability have a higher prevalence of mental health problems compared to the general population (Cooper et al., 2007; Lund 1985). The prevalence rates vary from study to study, but the average point prevalence is 40.9% (Cooper et al., 2007). However the process of diagnosing mental illness in these patients can pose problems due a lack of standardised rating scales, in addition","PeriodicalId":412658,"journal":{"name":"The British Journal of Development Disabilities","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124949502","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Acquisition of Verb and Verb Particles: A Psycholinguistic Approach","authors":"M. Ciyiltepe, M. S. Orberk","doi":"10.1179/096979510799102916","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1179/096979510799102916","url":null,"abstract":"In the process of language learning, acquisition of verbs and their particles requires a certain level of mental capability. Acquiring the particles of verbs, such as argument structure and theta role (see below), require both developmental and cognitive efficiency. The use of syntax (order of words in a sentence) and psycholinguistics play an important role in examining argument structure and theta role, as well as the developmental process.","PeriodicalId":412658,"journal":{"name":"The British Journal of Development Disabilities","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129543912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"One Step Closer to Unravelling The Genetics of Autism Spectrum Disorder","authors":"","doi":"10.1179/096979510799102925","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1179/096979510799102925","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":412658,"journal":{"name":"The British Journal of Development Disabilities","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124482396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adults with Asperger Syndrome at a Neuropsychiatric Centre in India","authors":"I. Context","doi":"10.1179/096979510799102871","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1179/096979510799102871","url":null,"abstract":"Summary It can be estimated using prevalence figures available from other countries that India will have about 1.7 million people with autistic spectrum disorder. However, majority of people with this condition unfortunately remain undiagnosed. Although there is some literature on autistic spectrum disorders in children, there is an absolute paucity of research on adults with developmental disorders. This is a retrospective case note based screening of all adults seen in the outpatient clinic of a tertiary psychiatric department over a ten-year period. Only six individuals have been diagnosed as having Asperger syndrome in this time frame and a review of clinical features and treatment indicate the use of psychotropic medications based on a symptomatic approach and less reliance on psychological interventions. Use of psychological interventions is limited to psycho-education and there is no provision for ongoing support for the individuals with Asperger syndrome and their families.","PeriodicalId":412658,"journal":{"name":"The British Journal of Development Disabilities","volume":"60 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123662794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Placement Breakdown Among Foster Children with Intellectual Disabilities","authors":"J. Strijker, S.J.M. Van de Loo","doi":"10.1179/096979510799102899","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1179/096979510799102899","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":412658,"journal":{"name":"The British Journal of Development Disabilities","volume":"198 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116477657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}