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Peer reviewedMansell, Sheila; Sobsey, Dick; Moskal, Rosemary – Mental Retardation, 1998
Presents clinical findings among 43 children with and 43 children without developmental disabilities referred for treatment of child sexual abuse. This preliminary research found similar clinical findings for both groups and these findings were consistent with the existing research literature. However, slightly more clinical problems were reported…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Abuse, Children, Clinical Diagnosis
Peer reviewedStrickler, Heidi – Mental Retardation, 2001
Characteristics that make individuals with mental retardation more vulnerable to family violence are discussed in the areas of child, adult, and sexual abuse. Common psychological effects of this trauma are then explored followed by implications for practice. A case study of a female with mental retardation is presented. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Adults, Case Studies, Child Abuse, Children
Peer reviewedMcCurry, Christopher; McClellan, Jon; Adams, Julie; Norrei, Marilyn; Storck, Michael; Eisner, Andrea; Breiger, David – Mental Retardation, 1998
A retrospective chart review was used to examine sexual behaviors and cognitive impairment in 200 youth (ages 5-18) with serious mental illness. Lower IQ was associated with increased sexual acting-out. For more serious victimizing sexual behaviors, only verbal IQ differences were statistically significant. Overall, sexual behavior disorders were…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Child Abuse, Children
