The role of shame in the development and maintenance of psychological distress in adults with intellectual disabilities: A narrative review and synthesis

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 343-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil E. Clapton ◽  
Jonathan Williams ◽  
Robert S. P. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Aging in Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-43
Author(s):  
Tracy Lazenby-Paterson ◽  
Hannah Crawford
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Swallowing Disorders ◽  
Speech And Language ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

The literature recognizes the important role of the Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) in the treatment of communication and swallowing disorders in children with Intellectual Disabilities (ID). However there is also a need to emphasize the importance of specialist SLP input across the lifespan of people with ID, and to recognize the specific, ongoing and changing communication and swallowing needs of adults with ID as they get older.

Psychiatric Care of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Changing Perceptions Over a Decade

2008 ◽  
Vol 42 (10) ◽  
pp. 890-897 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Torr ◽  
Nicholas Lennox ◽  
Sally-Ann Cooper ◽  
Therese Rey-Conde ◽  
Robert S. Ware ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Psychiatric Treatment ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Mental Health Needs ◽  
Problem Behaviours ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Training Opportunities

Objective: In light of developments in training and service provision, the aim of the present study was to compare two state-wide surveys, undertaken in 1994 and in 2004, of psychiatrists about their perceptions of their training and psychiatric treatment of adults with intellectual disabilities who also have mental health needs. Methods: A 50-item self-administered questionnaire was developed for the 2004 survey, based on the 1994 study. This was sent to all 624 Fellows of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry registered in Victoria at the time. A series of questions was asked based on workload, training, the role of psychiatry in intellectual disabilities, opinions on assessment and management, improving services, and the demographics of participant psychiatrists. Results of the 2004 survey are compared with the 1994 study. Results: There has been some change in psychiatrists’ opinions about acute admission wards, believing strongly that they do not meet the needs of the adults with severe intellectual disabilities, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation. There has been some improvement in their ability to adequately manage adults with intellectual disabilities who have mental health needs and/or problem behaviours. Conclusions: Mainstream mental health services fail to meet the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities. Improved specialist clinical services and more clinical training opportunities are required.

scholarly journals Guardianship for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Accountant, Advocate or ‘Family’ Member?

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lottie Giertz
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Guardian

The overarching aim of this study is to explore guardianship in terms of its impact on the daily lives of adults with intellectual disabilities in Sweden. Based on qualitative interviews, the article focuses on the expected and actual role of limited guardians for people with intellectual disabilities in the context of Swedish laws. Our findings show that the legal definition of limited guardianship is unclear, and that this lack of clarity among other dilemmas creates conflict among clients, guardians, relatives, professionals and care workers. The guardian may be expected to act as an accountant, a legal advocate, or even a surrogate family member. The result is consistent with previous research in other countries on the consequences of guardianship. The current legislation on limited guardianship is in need of amendment in order to avoid legal uncertainty and ambiguity among clients and their support network.

scholarly journals The impact of Covid-19 on access to psychological services

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack Purrington ◽  
Nigel Beail
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Waiting Times ◽  
Psychological Services ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Referral Rates ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The novel coronavirus and associated mitigation efforts have produced barriers to accessing services for adults with intellectual disabilities. This paper aims to evaluate the impact of Covid-19 on access to psychological services. The paper evaluates monthly referral rates and psychological distress scores for service users awaiting therapy. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative service evaluation was completed in a psychology service based in the North of England which specialises in supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. A single case experimental design was used to examine the impact of events in March 2020 on referral rates. Descriptive statistics and effect size calculations were used to examine the impact of prolonged waiting times on psychological distress scores. Findings Referral rates were examined comparing a 5-year rolling average monthly referral rate for the 12 months prior to March 2020 with the 12 months following. Findings demonstrate that events starting in March 2020 have had a considerable impact on referral rates and rates have not recovered. Eight service users were contacted to determine the impact of prolonged waiting times with results demonstrating increases in psychological distress of large effect size. Originality/value This is the only paper the authors are aware of examining the impact of the coronavirus on access to services and psychological distress for adults with intellectual disabilities. It is hoped that these findings will be able to inform both policy and practice as services continue to navigate the pandemic.

The role of ethnicity in clinical psychopathology and care pathways of adults with intellectual disabilities

2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 410-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elias Tsakanikos ◽  
Jane McCarthy ◽  
Eugenia Kravariti ◽  
Paul Fearon ◽  
Nick Bouras
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Care Pathways ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

scholarly journals ‘The only learning I’m going to get’

2019 ◽  
Vol XIII (1) ◽  
pp. 21-41
Author(s):  
Erika Piazzoli ◽  
John Kubiak
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
School Of Education ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Trinity College Dublin ◽  
Students With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Traditionally, adults with intellectual disabilities have not been given the option of participating in and thus benefiting from higher and post-secondary education. However, over the last number of years, an increasing number of inclusive tertiary educational programmes have come into existence. This article focuses on one such programme entitled Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice delivered in the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities, School of Education, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. The aim of this study was to consider the role of embodiment in supporting the Second Language Acquisition (SLA) process of a group of students with intellectual disabilities. The paper describes a project which integrated two of the programme modules – Italian for Beginners and Exploring Art: Renaissance to Modern. Findings presented support the use of a performative approach to second language learning for students with intellectual disabilities and sheds light on the connection between embodiment, language and learning in a performative key.

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