People with intellectual disabilities have traditionally been seen as unable to benefit from
cognitive and other talking therapies (Kroese, 1997). However, it is well established that the …

The aim of this study was to investigate, from a lived experience perspective, specialist
psychological therapists' views on therapeutic adaptations to cognitive behaviour therapy …

Background There has been significant focus in the past decade on reducing admissions to
assessment and treatment units for people with intellectual disabilities experiencing mental …

Aims Cognitive therapies are increasingly being offered by clinical psychologists to people
with intellectual disabilities. This paper reviews some of the factors that influence people's …

Young people with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning (MID-
BIF) form a heterogeneous group with a range of cognitive and adaptive (dis) abilities. MID …

As for Chapter 5, in this chapter we will review the way in which psychological therapy can
be adapted for people with intellectual disability (ID) and we will use cognitive–behavioral …

Objective: To provide an overview and critical assessment of common problems and best
evidence practice in treatments for the challenging behaviours (CBs) of adults with …

Accessible summary Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help individuals with
learning disabilities and anxiety. A group was run to help people to manage their anxiety …

Background Several studies have found a heightened prevalence of mental health disorders
in people with intellectual disabilities (ID). There have been a number of successful case …

Relative to the general population, people with intellectual disability (ID) are at greater risk of
psychosis, with an estimated prevalence of 3%–5%. By definition, ID is associated with …