Restrictions should only be used when there is immediate risk of harm – not to enable work to be done more quickly or easily. Such practices used inappropriately could infringe people’s human rights. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Multiple factors can increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia for people with learning disabilities. Find out what symptoms are red flags and what to do if you are concerned. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This article explains the causes and consequences of cortical visual impairment, describes visual perception issues that commonly arise from ocular/retinal or cortical causes, and outlines how learning disability nurses can detect the presence of visual perception issues in service users. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study aimed to understand the lived experiences of people with learning disabilities taking part in a gardening group. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Forty autistic adults participated in a study combining global positioning system community participation measures with survey and interview data on service use, including which services are most helpful in adulthood, barriers to services, and service needs. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study compared the neuromuscular control of the masticatory muscles in middle-aged, PWID and older adults. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim of the present paper is to investigate the association between specific cognitive dysfunctions and specific psychiatric symptoms and syndromes in people with IDD. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim of this study was to compare the level of emotional functioning as assessed with the SED-S with the SAED, SED-R2 and SEO-Lukas. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
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This systematic review and meta-analysis provide evidence of a significant prevalence of bruxism among individuals with DS. The findings highlight the association of bruxism with other oral health issues and specific chromosomal abnormalities. Comprehensive oral health assessments, including diagnostic procedures like Polysomnography, are essential for addressing the unique oral health needs of individuals with DS'
In a sample of 724 adults from five study sites in three countries, a confirmatory factor analysis with a one-factor model was conducted on the entire dataset as well as in different subgroups. Furthermore, internal consistency was investigated using Cronbach's alpha. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
...this study explored how specific interests can help autistic individuals navigate social communication and interaction. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Traditionally, service provision for neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disability and autism – where this has been available – has focused on the needs of children, but there is now increased understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders as lifelong conditions, often with an ongoing need for health and social care provision. Medical and allied professionals frequently report limited education in neurodevelopmental disorders both during their training and post-qualification. This article gives an overview of theoretical and practical considerations for training of psychiatrists and allied healthcare professionals in relation to neurodevelopmental disorders. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Despite numerous UK government policies aimed at reducing the number of autistic people and people with an intellectual disability in mental health hospitals, little progress has been made, with many experiencing lengthy stays that offer little therapeutic benefit. Once admitted, people are at risk of restrictive interventions and significantly delayed discharge, resulting in trauma. This article draws on the cases of four people to illustrate the limitations of current mental health system approaches to the challenges experienced by autistic people and people with an intellectual disability. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Supported decision-making may increase self-determination among adults with intellectual disabilities by encouraging and empowering them to make decisions about their lives to the greatest extent possible. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions and experiences of mothers of adults with intellectual disabilities in Ireland of providing support in decision-making. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
...the aim of this study was to establish cut-off points for levels of isometric handgrip and low limb explosive strength in children, adolescents and adults, which identify overweight/obesity in people with IDs and their respective associations. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Despite an increased likelihood of experiencing traumatic events and increased vulnerability, there are only few publications on trauma therapy for persons with intellectual disabilities (IDs). This pilot study for the first time investigates the feasibility and effectiveness of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) within this target group modified by Plain Language. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
In the general population, sarcopenia strongly predicts early mortality, but this association is unknown in people with ID. Therefore, this study aims to explore the association between sarcopenia and 5-year mortality in older adults with ID. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study examined whether autistic and non-autistic adults differed in their inclination to lie in everyday situations and the factors that underpin this. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Autism spectrum disorder requires a careful approach from professionals and a favorable clinical environment for dental care and assistance. This article aims To perform a literature review about oral health among people with autism spectrum disorder and dental management strategies for this group. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
We investigated social discounting in autism and found that autistic adults were more generous than neurotypical participants, which was driven by greater generosity to socially distant others. Crucially, we also investigated framing effects during prosocial decision-making. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
In this cross-sectional study, we explored the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as the prevalence and clinical correlates of reported experiences of violence and sexual abuse, in a clinical sample of 88 autistic adults with intellectual disabilities referred for mental health assessment. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
People with lived experience of learning disabilities must have a bigger voice when decisions are made about health. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This article is based on four workshops held as part of a patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) consultation on a research study being developed to promote access to recovery colleges for people with learning disabilities. The workshops included three peer supporters with learning disabilities. In the article we describe our groups experiences and views on mental health, recovery and peer support. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
How nurses can help avoid inappropriate DNACPR recommendations for people with learning disabilities. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Women with learning disabilities are particularly vulnerable to abuse and nurses need to offer support, and identify and challenge what is happening to them. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
...positive behaviour support (PBS) interventions through a case study. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Empathy is suggested as an approach to grasp the perspective of a person with profound and multiple learning disabilities through engaging with embodied communication. The account of empathy suggested by Stein will be unfolded through an ethnographic study including persons with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their professional supporters. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Family-systems interventions have been proposed as one way of supporting families of people with an intellectual disability (ID) or who are autistic. This systematic review aimed to summarise what family-systems interventions have been studied with this population, what evidence there is for their effectiveness and families' experiences of the interventions. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The Health of the Nation Outcome Scales for People with Learning Disabilities (HoNOS-LD) is one of the most used outcome measures in learning disability services in the United Kingdom. There is relatively little known of the psychometric properties of the scales. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This short report presents recommendations to promote health and well-being relating to sexuality and gender diversity in autistic individuals. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Difficulties regulating emotions during periods of distress may contribute to the high rates of co-occurring depression and anxiety in autistic adults. The emotional support plan (ESP) is a brief intervention designed to support autistic adults to use positive coping skills during periods of distress. Thirty-six autistic adults participated in studies to assess the acceptability of the ESP intervention... To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
In this preregistered study (AsPredicted #45095), we investigated whether (1) camouflaging and mental health were associated and (2) we could detect subgroups with a different association between camouflaging and mental health. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
People with ID are vulnerable in terms of their health needs and marginalized when accessing and utilizing acute healthcare services. Reasonable adjustments are positive measures that can help alleviate health disparities. However, despite significant research advocating their use, evidence of implementation of reasonable adjustments in acute healthcare practice is limited.
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This online study surveyed 103 caregivers of family members with 22q11DS to determine the barriers to accessing support that they faced, the kind of support they would value and whether an online intervention could meet their needs. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This systematic review aimed to evaluate the type, nature and effectiveness of interventions undertaken to reduce falls with community-dwelling adults with intellectual disability and the quality of this evidence. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
A very high prevalence of autistic adults reported suicidal thoughts in their lifetime. This study illustrates the complex interplay between the factors that connect autism and suicidal thoughts, which highlights autism as a distal risk marker for suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
This study identified strategies to incentivise primary care providers to offer autism-specific annual health checks, using a behavioural science approach. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Rates of mental health conditions are high among adults with learning disabilities relative to the general population, however research suggests mental health conditions may be missed or under-identified in this population group. This review considers factors associated with the identification of mental health conditions among adults with learning disabilities in primary care. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
For many autistic people with profound learning disabilities, day services are the sites at which they orientate their Monday–Friday adult lives and so service cultures are fundamental to the way they experience adulthood. It was thus the purpose of this study to explore day service culture through the perspectives and experiences of this group. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Using an online qualitative survey, this study examined 133 autistic people’s experiences and perspectives of socialising in ways that felt authentic to them, with a particular focus on mixed-neurotype interactions and the role of nonautistic people. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
By building an evidence base, we can identify the best ways to make spaces more sensory-inclusive and enabling for autistic people. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Implications for practice and research:
-Increasing light exposure in care facilities improves mood and behaviour in older adults with intellectual disability (ID).
-Light exposure protocols should be implemented and investigated to determine the optimal intervention parameters.
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Implications for practice and research
Digital mental health interventions may be useful to complement in-person mental health services, with sufficient supports for meaningful use.
User-centred design research with adults with intellectual disabilities and supporters is needed at all phases of digital mental health intervention development and evaluation.
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The STOMP agenda (Stopping Over-Medication of People with learning disabilities, autism, or both) drew focus to individuals with a diagnosis of a learning disability being prescribed psychotropic medication to manage ‘behaviours that challenge’... We looked at the medications people with learning disabilities in our area were given. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
A single case study sought to explore how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) principles can be used to support people with a learning disability to navigate the grieving process, as understood by the Dual-Process Model. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
...assessed the effects of a 10-week intervention on self-reported well-being. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study investigated the representations of attachment behaviours among adults with IDs, as observed and interpreted by direct-care staff in assisted living facilities. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
No previous studies have reported predictors and moderators of outcome of psychological therapies for depression experienced by adults with intellectual disabilities (IDs). We investigated baseline variables as outcome predictors and moderators based on a randomised controlled trial where behavioural activation was compared with guided self-help. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This paper aims to examine the prevalence and reasons for delayed discharge from two regional assessment and treatment units (ATUs) for people with learning disabilities, in line with the transforming care agenda. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
...we re-examined whether the age at which one learns they are autistic relates to quality of life in adulthood... Getting a timely diagnosis remains crucial for autistic people and their families to access appropriate support. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This article allows for a better comprehension of how cultural differences can impact the experience of receiving an autism diagnosis as an adult and provides some insight into what these adults want and desire following such a diagnosis. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study used structural equation modelling to test the prediction that intolerance of uncertainty and emotion regulation constitute more direct causes of anxiety in autism that mediate the influences of sensory processing difference and alexithymia as more sequential contributing factors. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study investigated the benefits and challenges of computer-mediated communication use among a sample of young adults who identify with the autism spectrum via semistructured interviews. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Men with intellectual disabilities and/or autism sometimes engage in harmful sexual behaviour (HSB), but it may be harder for them to access treatment, than it is for non-disabled men. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of attending an adapted CBT group, known as SOTSEC-ID, on men with intellectual disabilities and/or autism who had HSB.
There is little consensus regarding what constitutes an effective therapist when working with adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) who have a mental health problem. This study aims to explore whether clusters of clinical psychologists (CPs) could be differentiated with regards to beliefs as to what defines an effective therapist for adults with ID experiencing psychological distress and seeking treatment. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Insecure and unresolved attachments have been linked to poorer psychological health and interpersonal functioning for people with intellectual disabilities (IDs), but research in this area is limited, especially for adults. Studies using the Adult Attachment Projective (AAP) have been restricted to clinical samples, where insecure and unresolved attachments are typically more prevalent. The purpose of this study is to compare clinical and non-clinical groups of adults with IDs on the AAP, plus measures of psychological health and interpersonal functioning, to investigate whether group differences found in the typically developing population are also present for adults with IDs. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
In an exploratory qualitative study within an Asian sociocultural context, we interviewed 11 Singaporean autistic adults (9 males, 2 females, aged 22–45 years) about their camouflaging experiences to better understand (1) their camouflaging motivations and strategies over time, and (2) related psychosocial influences. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
We aimed to understand to what extent the HIPPEA (High, Inflexible Precision of Prediction Errors in Autism) theory resonates with the lived experiences of autistic individuals. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study aims to evaluate the use of videoconferencing when conducting multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and handover meetings within an NHS Adult Learning Disabilities Intensive Support Team (IST). The IST have been conducting MDT and handover meetings “virtually” since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, in line with government guidance. It is pertinent to evaluate the effectiveness of using videoconferencing, as the move to flexible, remote working is detailed within the NHS Long Term Plan. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Intensive support teams (ISTs) are often poorly understood, despite reports of their effectiveness in managing behaviour that challenges for individuals with an intellectual disability. This paper aims to contribute to the understanding of ISTs through evaluating one IST’s process and their use of positive behaviour support (PBS) as an intervention. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Measures introduced to mitigate the spread of coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) may have contributed to an increase in waiting times for face-to-face psychological treatments. As adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) are more likely to encounter barriers when accessing remote therapies, it is important they receive appropriate support while waiting. To understand what care is needed, this service evaluation [aimed to] explored the experiences of service users with ID who have waited for treatment during the pandemic. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study aimed to identify the prevalence of current smoking and examine the association between meeting combinations of the 24-h movement guidelines and current smoking in autistic adults. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The objective of the current review was to systematically evaluate the findings of studies investigating the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for individuals with ID and anxiety. Another aim was to explore which adaptions to CBT and treatment components were currently being utilised within the field. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The goal of this study was to investigate whether analysis of heart rate variability and respiration variability is suitable for the automatic scoring of sleep stages in sleep-disordered people with ID. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
To appreciate how non-verbal communication can usefully complement or replace verbal communication. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
To recognise the barriers experienced by women with learning disabilities in accessing breast cancer screening. To understand that person-centred practice, reasonable adjustments and support in decision-making may facilitate access to breast cancer screening. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
To learn about reasonable adjustments for people with learning disabilities undergoing a blood test or injection. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Digital technologies are transforming the way healthcare is delivered. In mental health, non-contact patient observation systems have become popular in recent years to monitor patients and keep a check on their vital signs. But the technology has also caused some controversy with concerns raised about privacy issues. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
As a nurse on the ground it can be easy to feel powerless in the face of huge, systemic issues in healthcare. Perhaps nowhere is this more acute than the field of learning disability nursing... To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
In this study, the mechanism underlying the influence of individuals’ autistic traits on their prosocial behavior was explored by conducting a questionnaire survey. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a 14-week resistance training programme implemented with high levels of effort to improve physical fitness in people with intellectual disabilities (IDs) living in group homes. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
People with severe or profound intellectual disabilities (IDs) are believed to experience low levels of self-determination, which negatively affects their quality of life. This systematic review describes existing interventions aimed to support self-determination or components thereof and synthesises evidence on the interventions' effects. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Autistic adults often experience health problems and a range of healthcare barriers. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate barriers and explore how primary care providers and autistic adults want to improve their primary healthcare. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction targets individual’s own resources to regulate stress responses. An open feasibility study was conducted in an outpatient context, recruiting autistic adults without intellectual disability. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Antiseizure medications (ASMs) are the second most widely prescribed psychotropic for people with intellectual disabilities in England. Multiple psychotropic prescribing is prevalent in almost half of people with intellectual disabilities on ASMs. This analysis identifies limited evidence of ASM benefit in challenging behaviour management and suggests improvements needed to inform clinical practice. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Investigating copy number variations (CNVs) such as microdeletions or microduplications can significantly contribute to discover the aetiology of neurodevelopmental disorders. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS; Tennant et al., 2007) is yet to be validated in the intellectual disability (ID) population. The aim of this study was to report the development process and assess the psychometric properties of a newly adapted version of the WEMWBS and the Short WEMWBS for individuals with mild to moderate IDs (WEMWBS-ID/SWEMWBS-ID). To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The Carer's Study within The Intellectual Disability Supplement to the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (IDS-TILDA) provides a unique insight into the health and well-being of family carers of older adults with intellectual disability including sibling carers in Ireland. This article reports on the findings from waves 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the IDS-TILDA Carer's Study. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This triple-arm, double-blind, randomized clinical trial investigated the effect of multisession prefrontal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on social functioning in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
We compared the performance of autistic (N = 70) and non-autistic (N = 71) adults on the 10-item multiple-choice RMET to that of a free-report version of the RMET. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This evaluation aims to examine the professional Autism Champions’ perceptions of (1) the knowledge gained through their local network and (2) the enablers and potential challenges of disseminating and applying the acquired knowledge. Seven health and social sector professionals participated in semi-structured interviews with thematic analysis identifying the themes ‘Learning from People’, ‘Makes you think of things in a different light’ and ‘There’s so much going on . . . ’. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Our systematic review critically appraises the research to date on the effects of physical activity/exercise-based interventions on physical fitness, motor skills, core autism symptoms, and functional participation in young adults with autism spectrum disorder between 19 and 30 years. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This research aimed to explore individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) experiences of the therapeutic relationship. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This paper aims to describe the development, use and evaluation of a web-based mental capacity assessment tool (MCA WAT) within the Learning Disabilities division of a Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Trust in England. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This paper aims to describe the outcomes of the use of the Quality Outcome Measure for individuals with dementia (QOMID) within a dementia pathway for people with Down’s syndrome (DS). The QOMID is a tool for clinicians to use with 17 outcome domains, each with descriptors for early, mid and late stage dementia, rated on a four point scale from rarely achieved for the person (1) to consistently and completely achieved for the person (4). To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This literature review aims to ascertain the outcomes and perspectives of community-based compassion-focused therapy (CFT) for adults with intellectual disabilities. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
We aim to investigate the relationship between bone mass in a sample of Brazilian individuals with DS and handgrip strength, body mass index (BMI) and physical exercise. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of dance movement therapy (DMT) group intervention in individuals with DS. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study investigated the use of a Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) group as a psychological intervention for a group of adults with an intellectual disability with a range of psychological issues. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
...how autistic people used nature to support well-being during this time. In this qualitative survey study of 127 autistic adults in the United Kingdom, we used reflexive thematic analysis of text box responses to develop two themes: respite in nature and connecting amid widespread disconnection. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
In the United Kingdom (UK) anti-seizure medications (ASMs) are the second most widely prescribed psychotropic agent for PwID. However, it is unclear what the current evidence and patterns is on current prescribing of ASMs including when and how a case is made to withdraw them. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This article offers an overview of narratives, describing the process of exploring service users’ narratives (exploration), defining the challenges they may be facing (challenge clarification) and supporting them to formulate new narratives to manage these challenges (new narrative formulation). To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This article presents a literature review that explored communication partners’ experiences of listening or attending to people with severe or profound intellectual disabilities during interactions. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Adult service users face sleep issues affecting quality of life, but there are strategies to help improve them. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
There is a particular lack of knowledge around the psychological and social experiences of menopause in this population, and how changes are managed. This study sought to explore these experiences. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Although it is recommended that reflective practice groups (RPGs) are used to support staff in inpatient intellectual disability (ID) services, there is to date no research on their effectiveness or how staff perceive RPGs in these settings. This paper aims to evaluate staff perceptions of the RPGs in an assessment and treatment unit for people with ID and to ascertain the nature of any barriers for staff in attending the group. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This paper aims to examine for differences in potentially productive fear versus all other fear scores comparing adolescents and young adults with intellectual disabilities versus their typically developing peers without intellectual disabilities while statistically controlling for chronological age. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The purpose of the study was to examine whether there were differences in the provision of non-pharmacological interventions based on the level of intellectual disability and the presence or absence of autism. Mental health conditions are often underdiagnosed in adults with intellectual disability and do not always receive psychological interventions as recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellent guidelines.To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Evidence and information for health and care professionals and the wider public health workforce to support people with a learning disability and their families.
These findings suggest that interventions designed to prevent or reduce depressive symptoms in people with autism spectrum disorder and mild intellectual disability should include among their goals emotional regulation. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.