scholarly journals An innovative model of care for meeting the health and social needs of children and young people with intellectual disability

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 140
Author(s):  
Denise Campbell ◽  
Pankaj Garg ◽  
Natalie Ong ◽  
Gail Tomsic ◽  
Natalie Silove
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Model Of Care ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Innovative Model

Health inequalities experienced by children and young people with intellectual disabilities

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 269-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsay A. Allerton ◽  
Vicki Welch ◽  
Eric Emerson
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Young People ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Health Inequalities ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Environmental Determinants ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities

This literature review aimed to synthesize evidence on the prevalence and determinants of health conditions and impairments among children and young people with intellectual disability in the United Kingdom. Several databases were systematically searched for studies conducted with children under the age of 18 living in the United Kingdom and published in 2010–11. Evidence from a 2002 and a 2010 literature review on health inequalities among individuals of all ages with intellectual disability was also reviewed. We conclude there is an increased prevalence of a number of health conditions and impairments among children with intellectual disability and evidence that these health inequalities are associated with several preventable environmental determinants.

scholarly journals Psychological interventions for depression in children and young people with an intellectual disability and/or autism: systematic review

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Lauren A. Cameron ◽  
Katelyn Phillips ◽  
Glenn A. Melvin ◽  
Richard P. Hastings ◽  
Kylie M. Gray
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Young People ◽  
Psychological Treatment ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Current Evidence Base

Background Children and young people with intellectual disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (autism) experience higher rates of mental health problems, including depression, than their typically developing peers. Although international guidelines suggest psychological therapies as first-line intervention for children and young people, there is limited evidence for psychological therapy for depression in children and young people with intellectual disability and/or autism. Aims To evaluate the current evidence base for psychological interventions for depression in children and young people with intellectual disability and/or autism, and examine the experiences of children and young people with intellectual disability and/or autism, their families and therapists, in receiving and delivering psychological treatment for depression. Method Databases were searched up to 30 April 2020 using pre-defined search terms and criteria. Articles were independently screened and assessed for risk of bias. Data were synthesised and reported in a narrative review format. Results A total of 10 studies met the inclusion criteria. Four identified studies were clinical case reports and six were quasi-experimental or experimental studies. All studies were assessed as being of moderate or high risk of bias. Participants with intellectual disability were included in four studies. There was limited data on the experiences of young people, their families or therapists in receiving or delivering psychological treatment for depression. Conclusions Well-designed, randomised controlled trials are critical to develop an evidence base for psychological treatment for young people with intellectual disability and/or autism with depression. Future research should evaluate the treatment experiences of young people, their families and therapists.

Commentary on “The Ealing Intensive Therapeutic and Short Breaks Service: an update five years on”

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-67
Author(s):  
Joann Kiernan
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Young People ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Contemporary Literature ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Ways Of Working ◽  
Client Group

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider the needs of children and young people with an intellectual disability and behaviours described as challenging in light of the article “The Ealing Intensive Therapeutic and Short Breaks service: An Update Five Years On”. Design/methodology/approach Contemporary literature associated with the provision of support to children and young people with an intellectual disability and behaviours described as challenging is considered. Some of the recent challenges associated with the provision of effective and timely support in light of current research, policy and practice are highlighted. Findings The Ealing service’s continued success is discussed within the context of new ways of working required to meet the needs of the client group and their families/carers. Originality/value The commentary reinforces the need to evolve service models that can provide specialist, timely and intensive support. The importance of early intervention is highlighted.

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