We report the effect of quality of therapy delivery on outcomes in a randomized, controlled trial of behavioural activation (BA) and guided self-help (GSH) for depression in adults with intellectual disabilities. Open access article - no login required
In this study, we interviewed autistic mothers and professional midwives, living and working across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Open access article - no login required
This study adopted a qualitative method to develop themes arising from online forum discussions, using the words of autistic adults talking about how they experience and understand their self-harming behaviours. Open access article - no login required
Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) are popular hobbies that may offer specific social benefits for autistic people. This study investigated the ability of TTRPGs to provide a safe space where autistic adults could develop relationships with other autistic adults while engaging in character and world-building. Open access article - no login required
In this study, we asked 60 autistic adults with varying degrees of face recognition ability to complete two tests of face recognition, a questionnaire about social anxiety and a bespoke survey which asked participants about their experiences of face recognition and social interaction. Open access article - no login required
The Autism Stigma and Knowledge Questionnaire (ASK-Q) was developed to assess autism knowledge across cultural contexts. The current study aimed to examine cultural equivalence of the measure using a large, international database. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
...the aims of this study were to investigate the feasibility of resting ECG recording, to study the prevalence of ECG abnormalities, and to compare the frequency of ECG abnormalities with medical records in older adults with ID. Open access article - no login required
Correlates of inactivity among the general and ID populations were identified through a literature scoping review. Open access article - no login required
We assessed drug burden in a cohort of sequential referrals to a national memory service for people with ID. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The current study aimed to compare the effectiveness of training in IVR and a non-immersive virtual environment for improving real-world skills in people with ID. Open access article - no login required
Current scales are often lengthy and redundant, leading to exhaustion and response burden. The goal is to use machine learning techniques, specifically item-reduction methods and selection algorithms, to develop shorter and more efficient scales. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
...assessments required to diagnose constipation in a person with a learning disability accurately. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This article identifies some of the barriers to effective service provision for people with learning disabilities in primary care. It describes how learning disability nurses and learning disability support workers can assist staff in primary care to improve the experiences of people with learning disabilities when attending healthcare appointments such as annual health checks, blood tests, cancer screening and other routine investigations. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
People with learning disabilities are more likely than the general population to develop type 2 diabetes, but are less likely to receive appropriate care.... To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Nearly one in three NHS trusts in England (29%) does not have a specific acute learning disability liaison service with a learning disability registered nurse, according to our exclusive investigation. This means that for many of the estimated 1.5 million people with learning disabilities in England, when they attend an acute hospital for treatment there will not be a clinician with specialist skills on hand to help meet their healthcare and communication needs. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Of the 2,054 deaths in people with a learning disability, 853 (42%) were avoidable. The report... To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study aims to identify a consensus among experts regarding what conditions are conducive to successful sexual support and education for adults with mild IDs. Open access article - no login required
This article represents a quantitative synthesis of the current state of the literature on emotion dysregulation, with a specific focus on how the severity of emotion dysregulation differs across autistic and non-autistic people across the lifespan. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
In this study, we explored a model that included several individual psychological factors (such as fear of being negatively judged, self-esteem and autistic identity) and broader social and cultural factors (such as perceived stigma, negative life events, cultural emphasis on conformity and desire to fit in or stand out). Open access article - no login required