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Severity of cognitive disability and mental health court determinations about fitness to stand trial
ConclusionsSeverity of cognitive disability is associated with determinations of unfitness but does not predict determinations of unsoundness in the Queensland Mental Health Court. Psychiatric assessments of cognitive impairment play a pivotal role in mental health court determinations for people with cognitive disability. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - January 19, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: J. T. Young, F. J. Davis, S. Wardale, M. Vassos, K. Dooren, K. Nankervis, N. G. Lennox Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - January 19, 2018 Category: Disability Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Convergent validity of actigraphy with polysomnography and parent reports when measuring sleep in children with Down syndrome
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research,Volume 62, Issue 4, Page 281-291, April 2018. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - January 5, 2018 Category: Disability Source Type: research

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Journal of Intellectual Disability Research,Volume 62, Issue 4, Page 281-291, April 2018. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - January 5, 2018 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Prevalence and patterns of anti ‐epileptic medication prescribing in the treatment of epilepsy in older adults with intellectual disabilities
ConclusionsPrevalence of epilepsy was high among older people with ID, and half were exposed to two or more AEDs. Despite the use of AED therapy, over half had seizures in the previous 2 years. As the primary goals of optimal AED treatment are to achieve seizure freedom without unacceptable adverse effects, this was not achievable for many older patients with ID and epilepsy. Our findings indicated that people with ID and epilepsy were often exposed to psychotropic medications that may lower the seizure threshold. Regular review of epilepsy and medicines (including medicines that may interact with AEDs or lower the seizur...
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - January 5, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: M. O'Dwyer, J. Peklar, N. Mulryan, P. McCallion, M. McCarron, M. C. Henman Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

The quality of life of children with severe developmental disabilities
ConclusionsInterventions to promote positive outcomes for children with SDD should target both characteristics of the individual and the environment. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - January 1, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: B. L. Ncube, A. Perry, J. A. Weiss Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Convergent validity of actigraphy with polysomnography and parent reports when measuring sleep in children with Down syndrome
ConclusionOur current data suggest that actigraph watches demonstrate convergent validity and are sensitive to measuring certain sleep constructs (duration, efficiency) in children with Down syndrome. However, parent reports, such as the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire, may be measuring other sleep constructs. These findings highlight the importance of selecting measures of sleep related to target concerns. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - January 1, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: A. J. Esbensen, E. K. Hoffman, E. Stansberry, R. Shaffer Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

The Spanish version of the Self ‐Determination Inventory Student Report: application of item response theory to self‐determination measurement
ConclusionsThese findings further support the instrument's psychometric properties and outline future research directions. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - December 28, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: C. Mumbard ó‐Adam, J. Guàrdia‐Olmos, C. Giné, S. K. Raley, K. A. Shogren Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

The Spanish version of the Self ‐Determination Inventory Student Report: application of item response theory to self‐determination measurement
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research,Volume 62, Issue 4, Page 303-311, April 2018. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - December 28, 2017 Category: Disability Source Type: research

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Journal of Intellectual Disability Research,Volume 62, Issue 4, Page 303-311, April 2018. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - December 28, 2017 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Links between sleep and daytime behaviour problems in children with Down syndrome
ConclusionThe study findings suggest that sleep problems have complex relationships to both parent‐reported and teacher‐reported daytime behaviour concerns in children with Down syndrome. These findings have implications for understanding the factors impacting behavioural concerns and their treatment in school‐age children with Down syndrome. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - December 28, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: A. J. Esbensen, E. K. Hoffman, D. W. Beebe, K. C. Byars, J. Epstein Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

High prevalence of diabetes mellitus, hypertension and obesity among persons with a recorded diagnosis of intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder
ConclusionsDiabetes and blood pressure health screening, along with efforts to prevent development of obesity already in childhood, are necessary for individuals with IDs and ASD. We believe that there is a need for adapted community‐based health promotion programmes to ensure more equitable health for these populations. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - December 27, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: E. Flygare Wall én, G. Ljunggren, A. C. Carlsson, D. Pettersson, P. Wändell Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

A systematic review and meta ‐analysis of interventions to increase physical activity in children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities
ConclusionsThere is a lack of studies which aim to increase PA levels in children and adolescents with ID, with current interventions ineffective. Future studies are required before accurate recommendations for appropriate intervention design and components can be made. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - December 26, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: A. M. McGarty, S. J. Downs, C. A. Melville, L. Harris Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

A systematic review and meta ‐analysis of interventions to increase physical activity in children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research,Volume 62, Issue 4, Page 312-329, April 2018. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - December 26, 2017 Category: Disability Source Type: research

High prevalence of diabetes mellitus, hypertension and obesity among persons with a recorded diagnosis of intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research,Volume 62, Issue 4, Page 269-280, April 2018. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - December 26, 2017 Category: Disability Source Type: research