scholarly journals The relationship between cognitive variables and offending behaviour in adults with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 779-792 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Hammond ◽  
Nigel Beail
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Cognitive Variables ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Offending Behaviour ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Monitoring mechanisms designed to serve persons with intellectual disabilities: exploring the implementation of Article 16 CRPD in Cyprus

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Julia Kakoullis
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Legal Provisions ◽  
National Human ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
National Human Rights Institutions ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Forms Of Violence ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractIn its concluding observations for Cyprus, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Committee stated that it ‘is concerned about the insufficiency of legal provisions and accessible mechanisms to detect, report, prevent and combat all forms of violence’.1This paper focuses on the independent monitoring obligation Article 16(3) CRPD places on states parties, and discusses the implications of the insufficient implementation of Article 16(3) as it affects adults with intellectual disabilities in Cyprus. It examines the existing monitoring frameworks, explains why they do not meet with Article 16(3) CRPD requirements and explores the relationship of the national human rights institutions (NHRIs) with Article 16(3). This paper enables understanding as to how, despite pre-existing monitoring frameworks in place, no independent monitoring action has been taken since the ratification of the CRPD. It argues that there is an immediate need for measures to achieve the implementation of Article 16(3) and makes recommendations for Cyprus and other states parties.

scholarly journals Screening of Cognitive Changes in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreia F. Paiva ◽  
Adam Nolan ◽  
Charlotte Thumser ◽  
Flavia H. Santos
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cognitive Changes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Practice Methods

Abstract: Background and Aims: Screening and assessment of cognitive changes in adults with Intellectual Disabilities, mainly Down Syndrome (DS), is crucial to offer appropriate services to their needs. We present a systematic review of the existing instruments assessing dementia, aiming to support researchers and clinicians’ best practice. Methods: Searches were carried out in the databases Web of Science; PubMed; PsycINFO in March 2019 and updated in May 2020. Studies were selected and examined if they: (1) focused on assessing age-related cognitive changes in person with ID; (2) included adults and/or older adults; (3) included scales and batteries for cognitive assessment. Results: Forty-eight cross-sectional studies and twenty-six longitudinal studies were selected representing a total sample of 5,851 participants (4,089 DS and 1,801 with other ID). In those studies, we found 38 scales, questionnaires, and inventories, and 13 batteries for assessing cognitive and behavioural changes in adults with DS and other ID. Conclusion: The most used instrument completed by an informant or carer was the Dementia Questionnaire for Learning Disabilities (DLD), and its previous versions. We discuss the strengths and limitations of the instruments and outline recommendations for future use.

scholarly journals The Design, Content and Delivery of Relationship and Sexuality Education Programmes for People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review of the International Evidence

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (20) ◽  
pp. 7568
Author(s):  
Michael Brown ◽  
Edward McCann ◽  
Maria Truesdale ◽  
Mark Linden ◽  
Lynne Marsh
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Quality Appraisal ◽  
Programme Development ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

There is growing empirical evidence regarding the relationship and sexuality experiences and needs of children, young people and adults with intellectual disabilities. A total of twelve papers met the inclusion criteria regarding relationship and sexuality education (RSE) programmes specific to the needs of this population. The preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed and quality appraisal undertaken. The four themes identified were principles informing RSE programme development, design and content of RSE programmes, delivery of RSE programmes and evaluation of RSE programmes. The discussion presents areas that need to be addressed to ensure that people with intellectual disabilities, their families, carers and professionals are fully involved in the design and delivery of RSE programmes. Further research is required to identify the impact of the programmes and the sustained outcomes achieved. Recommendations are made regarding the activities required to enable the development of evidence-based and person-centred approaches to relationship and sexuality programmes.

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