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Direct linkBostelmann, M.; Glaser, B.; Zaharia, A.; Eliez, S.; Schneider, M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2017
Background: Chromosome 22q11.2 microdeletion syndrome (22q11.2DS) is a genetic syndrome characterised by a unique cognitive profile. Individuals with the syndrome present several non-verbal deficits, including visual memory impairments and atypical exploration of visual information. In this study, we seek to understand how visual attention may…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Retention (Psychology), Multiple Choice Tests, Genetics
McLinden, M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
This article provides a synthesis of literature pertaining to the development of haptic exploratory strategies in children who have visual impairment and intellectual disabilities. The information received through such strategies assumes particular significance for these children, given the restricted information available through their visual…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Mental Retardation, Child Development, Disabilities
Alimovic, S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Children with multiple impairments have more complex developmental problems than children with a single impairment. Method: We compared children, aged 4 to 11 years, with intellectual disability (ID) and visual impairment to children with single ID, single visual impairment and typical development on "Child Behavior Check…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mental Retardation, Visual Impairments, Behavior Problems
Waninge, A.; van Wijck, R.; Steenbergen, B.; van der Schans, C. P. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and reliability of the modified Berg Balance Scale (mBBS) in persons with severe intellectual and visual disabilities (severe multiple disabilities, SMD) assigned Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) grades I and II. Method: Thirty-nine participants with SMD and…
Descriptors: Severe Disabilities, Severe Mental Retardation, Visual Impairments, Multiple Disabilities
Damen, S.; Kef, S.; Worm, M.; Janssen, M. J.; Schuengel, C. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: Individuals in group homes may experience poor quality of social interaction with their professional caregivers, limiting their quality of life. The video-based Contact programme may help caregivers to improve their interaction with clients. Method: Seventy-two caregivers of 12 individuals with visual and intellectual disabilities…
Descriptors: Caregiver Training, Video Technology, Feedback (Response), Interpersonal Relationship
de Winter, C. F.; Jansen, A. A. C.; Evenhuis, H. M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: Challenging behaviour is a major problem among people with intellectual disabilities. Physical factors may be an important cause. The aim of the present systematic review was to determine the physical conditions associated with challenging behaviour. Methods: A literature search was conducted in PubMed and the Cochrane systematic…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Behavior Problems, Physical Disabilities, Epilepsy
Evenhuis, Heleen M.; Sjoukes, L.; Koot, H. M.; Kooijman, A. C. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2009
Background: This study addresses the question to what extent visual impairment leads to additional disability in adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). Method: In a multi-centre cross-sectional study of 269 adults with mild to profound ID, social and behavioural functioning was assessed with observant-based questionnaires, prior to expert…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Mental Retardation, Regression (Statistics), Daily Living Skills
Cooper, S.-A.; Smiley, E.; Allan, L. M.; Jackson, A.; Finlayson, J.; Mantry, D.; Morrison, J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2009
Background: Self-injurious behaviour (SIB) is a serious condition, with implications for the person, their family and financial costs to the state providing care. The previously reported prevalence of SIB has ranged from 1.7% to 41%, or 1.7%-23.7% in community studies. There has been little study of remission rate, and incidence has not previously…
Descriptors: Investigations, Visual Impairments, Incidence, Mental Retardation
Woodhouse, J. M.; Adler, P.; Duignan, A. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2004
Special Olympics provides sporting opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities (ID), and Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes GB offers vision screening for athletes at Special Olympics Games. Opening Eyes GB screened the vision of 505 UK athletes at its inaugural event in 2001. The results were analysed and are presented here.…
Descriptors: Vision Tests, Vision, Athletes, Mental Retardation
van den Broek, Ellen G. C.; Janssen, C. G. C.; van Ramshorst, T.; Deen, L. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2006
Background: The prevalence of visual impairments in people with severe and profound multiple disabilities (SPMD) is the subject of considerable debate and is difficult to assess. Methods: In a typical Dutch care organization, all clients with SPMD (n = 76) participated in the study and specific instruments adapted to these clients (requiring a…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Incidence, Multiple Disabilities, Visual Acuity
Alanay, Y.; Unal, F.; Turanli, G.; Alikasifoglu, M.; Alehan, D.; Akyol, U.; Belgin, E.; Sener, C.; Aktas, D.; Boduroglu, I.; Utine, E.; Volkan-Salanci, B.; Ozusta, S.; Genc, A.; Basar, F.; Sevinc, S.; Tuncbilek, E. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2007
Background: Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common inherited form of intellectual disability. Since the identification of the responsible gene ("FMR1") and its protein (FMRP), there has been enormous progress in both clinical and pathogenetic research on the neurobehavioural aspects of the condition. However, studies regarding other medical…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Males, Patients, Interdisciplinary Approach
Evenhuis, H.; van Splunder, J.; Vink, M.; Weerdenburg, C.; van Zanten, B.; Stilma, J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2004
A population-based epidemiological study on visual and hearing impairment was planned in a random sample of 2100 clients, drawn from a base population of 9012 users of Dutch residential and day-care intellectual disability (ID) services with the whole range of IDs. Stratification was applied for age 50 years and over and Down syndrome. Visual and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Down Syndrome, Hearing Impairments, Visual Impairments
