This paper is an introduction to adaptations to make cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) more
accessible to people with intellectual disabilities. It is intended to inform therapists who may …

Background There is increasing evidence that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can be
effective for people with intellectual disabilities. The aim of this review was to report the …

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) has been acknowledged as one of the most successful
treatments for mental health problems. However, only a small number of practitioners …

It used to be widely believed that people with intellectual disabilities were unable to benefit
from psychotherapy. Over the past decade, this assumption has been increasingly …

Historically people with intellectual disabilities have not been offered or received cognitive
behavioural interventions that have been shown to be effective for mental health and …

This review paper reflects on the existing literature on cognitive behaviour therapy for adults,
adolescents and children with intellectual disabilities. People with intellectual disabilities …

Background Clinicians working with clients who have mild intellectual disabilities (IDs) have
shown growing enthusiasm for using a cognitive behavioural approach, amid increasing …

Policy and legislation requires clinicians and services to address diversity and equalities
including disability. Currently, practice, training and research do not do this adequately. This …

Background The role of support workers and other professionals in the psychotherapeutic
process has been commented upon but not as yet been systematically investigated. Method …

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the predominant form of psychological therapy, with a
substantial evidence base of randomized controlled trials across a wide range of mental …