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ERIC Number: EJ1387083
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Sep
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1354-4187
EISSN: EISSN-1468-3156
Trauma-Specific Treatment among Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities: A Case Series with Progressive Counting
Keesler, John M.; McCoy, Pamela; Wiltz, James
British Journal of Learning Disabilities, v51 n3 p296-306 Sep 2023
Background: Individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities are vulnerable to potentially traumatic events and trauma sequelae. Despite ongoing advances surrounding trauma and intellectual/developmental disabilities, trauma-specific treatments are needed for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This study explores the first implementation of Progressive Counting (PC), a novel trauma treatment, with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Methods: A case series with descriptive analyses was used to explore the implementation and effectiveness of PC among four adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and trauma histories. Findings: PC was associated with reductions in symptoms and increased quality of life. Although individual experiences required modest adaptations to the intervention, PC was generally well-tolerated and required a limited number of treatment sessions. Conclusions: PC demonstrates promise as a trauma-specific treatment. Additional research with increased methodological rigor is warranted to further establish its efficacy. Recommendations for future research and practice are provided.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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