The assessment of challenging behavior exhibited by people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities is essential for the planning of prevention and intervention …

This article reports the findings of a literature review of research that has explored the
support experiences of family carers of a person with an intellectual disability who displays …

Caregivers of a child with a neurodevelopmental disability are more vulnerable to mental
health difficulties. These difficulties are influenced by the child's challenging behaviours, and …

Background A high proportion of adults with an intellectual disability (ID) are known to
receive psychotropic medications for the management of aggressive behaviour in the …

Background Improved life expectancy means that more adults with intellectual disabilities
are now living with ageing parents. This study explored older families' perceptions of the …

Background Parents often play a lifelong role in supporting their sons and daughters with
intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). There is a need to better understand …

Background High levels of aggressive behavior in children with mild intellectual disabilities
to borderline intellectual functioning (MID-BIF) are associated with deviant social information …

Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) persist into adolescence and adulthood, when
access to health services and supports become difficult. Consequently, most adolescents …

Global improvements in health care have resulted in improved longevity for the general
population, including persons with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Increasingly, many …

Introduction There is evidence of a gap between individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities (IDD) who need treatment for self-injurious behavior (SIB) and …