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Direct linkCann, Nicola – Child Care in Practice, 2023
Historically sleep was considered a passive activity, but research now strongly suggests that it is a time of neurological growth, where memories and skills are consolidated (Fallone et al., 2002). Good sleep is thought to influence cognitive, physical and emotional performance, and aid in effective emotional regulation (Alfano & Gamble,…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Adolescents, Sleep
Trahan, Maranda A.; Kuo, Julie; Carlson, Michelle C.; Gitlin, Laura N. – Health Education & Behavior, 2014
Dementia is a growing public health issue. Activity, a positive therapeutic modality, has potential to enhance quality of life and reduce behavioral symptoms in persons with dementia--outcomes eluding pharmacological treatments. However, it is unclear how to effectively engage persons with dementia in activities for them to derive desired…
Descriptors: Dementia, Quality of Life, Activities, Behavior Problems
Walsh, Caitlin E.; Mulder, Emile; Tudor, Megan E. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013
Studies have shown that children with ASD have increased severity and incidence of pain symptoms compared to typically developing children and children with other disorders. Pain has also been shown to act as a setting event for problem behavior. Further, problem behavior is one of the biggest impediments to quality of life for families and highly…
Descriptors: Parents, Quality of Life, Autism, Interaction
McKenzie, Karen – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
There is ongoing debate about the best model of service provision for people with an intellectual disability who present severe behavioural challenges. The present paper reviewed research which evaluated a range of UK service provision in terms of impact on challenging behaviour and other quality of life indices. A literature search was carried…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mental Retardation, Behavior Problems, Human Services
Zinner, Samuel H.; Conelea, Christine A.; Glew, Gwen M.; Woods, Douglas W.; Budman, Cathy L. – Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 2012
Chronic tic disorders including Tourette syndrome have negative impact across multiple functional domains. We explored associations between peer victimization status and tic subtypes, premonitory urges, internalizing symptoms, explosive outbursts, and quality of life among youth with chronic tic disorders, as part of the internet-based omnibus…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Victims, Depression (Psychology), Neurological Impairments
Arlene Mannion; Meghan Brahm; Geraldine Leader – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2014
Matson and Nebel-Schwalm (Research in Developmental Disabilities 28(4) 341-352, 2007) conducted an overview of comorbid psychopathology with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. The purpose of the current paper is to expand on Matson and Nebel-Schwalm (Research in Developmental Disabilities 28(4) 341-352, 2007) by discussing the…
Descriptors: Comorbidity, Psychopathology, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children
Romeo, R.; Knapp, M.; Tyrer, P.; Crawford, M.; Oliver-Africano, P. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2009
Background: Antipsychotic drugs are used in the routine treatment of adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) and challenging behaviour in the UK despite limited evidence of their effectiveness. There is no evidence on their cost-effectiveness. Methods: The relative cost-effectiveness of risperidone, haloperidol and placebo in treating…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Quality of Life, Outcomes of Treatment, Cost Effectiveness
Dunlap, Glen; Carr, Edward G.; Horner, Robert H.; Koegel, Robert L.; Sailor, Wayne; Clarke, Shelley; Koegel, Lynn Kern; Albin, Richard W.; Vaughn, Bobbie J.; McLaughlin, Darlene Magito; James, Kim Mullen; Todd, Anne W.; Newton, J. Stephen; Lucyshyn, Joseph; Griggs, Peter; Bohanon, Hank; Choi, Jeong Hoon; Vismara, Laurie; Minjarez, Mendy Boettcher; Buschbacher, Pamelazita; Fox, Lise – Behavioral Disorders, 2010
A major goal of positive behavior support (PBS) is to produce broad-based, long-term improvements in adaptive behavior; however, the empirical base, at present, is mainly composed of relatively short-term studies carried out in circumscribed contexts. Therefore, a need exists for reliable data that can inform the field regarding the comprehensive…
Descriptors: Intervention, Quality of Life, Behavior Modification, Rating Scales
Psychometric Evaluation of the Dutch Version of the Mood, Interest and Pleasure Questionnaire (MIPQ)
Petry, Katja; Kuppens, Sofie; Vos, Pieter; Maes, Bea – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2010
Recently, several instruments have been developed to measure the subjective component of the quality of life (QOL) of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). A next step, however, must be the further validation of these instruments. The present study aimed at evaluating the psychometric properties of one of these…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Multiple Disabilities, Severe Mental Retardation, Quality of Life
Farrugia, Sylvana; Hudson, Jennifer – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2006
This study examined anxiety symptoms in 29 adolescents with Asperger syndrome (AS) aged 12 to 16 years, compared to 30 nonclinical (NC) adolescents and 34 adolescents with anxiety disorders (AD). Comorbidity between anxiety symptoms and negative thoughts, behavioral problems, and life interference was also examined. Self- and parental reports…
Descriptors: Negative Attitudes, Adolescents, Asperger Syndrome, Anxiety
Smith-Bird, Erin; Turnbull, Ann P. – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2005
Increasing attention is being given to the fact that positive behavior support (PBS) not only affects individual quality of life but branches out to affect family quality of life as well. This article provides a brief overview of family quality of life, citing specific information from the "Beach Center Family Quality of Life Scale". An analysis…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Evaluation Methods, Positive Reinforcement, Family Relationship
Amos, Patricia A. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD), 2004
While many individuals with challenging behaviors now enjoy the benefits of inclusion and self-determination, large numbers of their peers remain in segregated, restrictive settings and continue to be subjected to coercive intervention plans that include aversives, (nonemergency) restraint, and seclusion as "treatment." A rising tide of…
Descriptors: Technology, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Coping
Malette, Paul; And Others – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), 1992
Two adults and two children with severe disabilities and challenging behaviors participated in the Lifestyle Development Process, in which a planning process was implemented to develop a vision of a quality life, remediate barriers to participation, and develop intervention strategies. All participants increased their number of preferred,…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Case Studies
Peer reviewedShek, Daniel T. L. – Social Indicators Research, 2005
The relationships between perceived economic stress (current economic hardship and future economic worry) and emotional quality of life (existential well-being, life satisfaction, self-esteem, sense of mastery, psychological morbidity) as well as problem behavior (substance abuse and delinquency) were examined in 1519 Chinese adolescents with and…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Life Satisfaction, Adolescents, Behavior Problems
Knobbe, Carol A.; And Others – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1995
A benefit-cost analysis was conducted to compare services for 11 individuals with severe mental retardation and challenging behaviors who had been moved from an institution to a community setting. Overall, the community-based program costs represented slight public savings over costs in the state institution. Less quantifiable benefits were also…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Problems, Community Programs, Cost Effectiveness
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