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A cross ‐sectional analysis of executive function in Down syndrome from 2 to 35 years
ConclusionsThis study extends previous research on EF in DS by providing an initial description of EF profiles across the lifespan. More longitudinal and behavioural research is needed to further characterise the development of EF in DS. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - July 20, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: S. J. Loveall, F. A. Conners, A. S. Tungate, L. J. Hahn, T. D. Osso Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Reciprocity in autistic and typically developing children and adolescents with and without mild intellectual disabilities
This study explored differences in reciprocal behaviour of 35 children and adolescents with MID (intelligence quotient 50–85): 15 with ASD (ASD‐MID) and 20 with typical development (TD‐MID) using the Interactive Drawing Test (IDT). ASD‐MID participants showed a lower quality of reciprocal behaviour compared with TD‐MID participants. The difference in quality of reciprocal behaviour between ASD‐MID and TD‐MID participants was not significantly related with Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test scores and thus not attributable to verbal capacity. The IDT is likely to reflect the child's inclination to display recipro...
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - July 13, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: T. Backer van Ommeren, H. M. Koot, S. Begeer Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

The feasibility of using pedometers for self ‐report of steps and accelerometers for measuring physical activity in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across an 18‐month intervention
ConclusionsAdults with IDD will adhere reasonably well to wearing a pedometer long term, but may be unable to record the step data accurately. Furthermore, adults with IDD have poor compliance with accelerometer protocols, and future studies should determine if a shorter wear time protocol would produce valid data in this population. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - July 13, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: L. T. Ptomey, E. A. Willis, J. Lee, R. A. Washburn, C. A. Gibson, J. J. Honas, J. E. Donnelly Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Intellectual disability in children aged less than seven years born moderately and late preterm compared with very preterm and term ‐born children – a nationwide birth cohort study
ConclusionsThe prevalence of ID decreased with increasing gestational age. Prevention of intracranial haemorrhages may have a beneficial effect on the neurodevelopmental outcomes of neonates. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - July 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: M. Hirvonen, R. Ojala, P. Korhonen, P. Haataja, K. Eriksson, K. Rantanen, M. Gissler, T. Luukkaala, O. Tammela Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Prevalence of hypertension and prehypertension in children and adolescents with intellectual disability in southeastern Poland
ConclusionThe prevalence of HPT among students with ID was more than three times higher than in the general population. The level of ID, age, sex and body mass significantly correlated with HPT in the study group. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - July 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: J. Wyszy ńska, J. Podgórska‐Bednarz, J. Leszczak, A. Mazur Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

A prospective 20 ‐year longitudinal follow‐up of dementia in persons with Down syndrome
ConclusionThe previously reported high risk levels for dementia among people with Down syndrome were confirmed in this data as was the relationship with late onset epilepsy. The value of the instruments utilised in tracking decline and helping to confirm diagnosis is further highlighted. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - June 30, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: M. McCarron, P. McCallion, E. Reilly, P. Dunne, R. Carroll, N. Mulryan Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Prevalence, patterns and factors associated with psychotropic use in older adults with intellectual disabilities in Ireland
ConclusionsPsychotropic use and polypharmacy were commonplace for older adults with ID. Psychotropic use, particularly the use of psychotropic combinations, needs to be regularly reviewed for safety, efficacy and adverse effects, and rationale for use of multiple agents needs to be clear and documented. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - June 22, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: M. O'Dwyer, J. Peklar, N. Mulryan, P. McCallion, M. McCarron, M. C. Henman Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Sleep ‐disordered breathing and cognitive functioning in preschool children with and without Down syndrome
ConclusionsThe findings in the TD group support our hypotheses. We recommend that sleep problems are screened for and treated as even mild SDB may prompt poorer cognition and behaviour. For children with DS, we expect that multiple factors in this complex syndrome mask or mediate the association between sleep and cognitive development and tighter controls are necessary to uncover effects of sleep. We propose longitudinal studies as a necessary tool to assess the precise impact of sleep on cognitive development in accounting for individual differences in DS. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - June 14, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: A. Joyce, D. Dimitriou Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Association between speech –language, general cognitive functioning and behaviour problems in individuals with Williams syndrome
ConclusionsAssociations reported in the present study may represent an insightful background for future predictive studies of speech–language, cognition and behaviour problems in WS. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - June 13, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: N. F. Rossi, C. M. Giacheti Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Inter ‐rater reliability of professional‐caregiver‐reported life events in adults with intellectual disabilities
ConclusionsInter‐rater reliability in general was found to be acceptable. Further development and research are needed to improve the reliability of life event measures for more severe ID. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - June 13, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: O. Hove, J. Assmus, K. Braatveit, O. E. Havik Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

How HIV affects health and service use for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
DiscussionAdults with IDD and HIV have complex health profiles and greater health service use than HIV‐negative adults with IDD. These findings call for closer integration of programs delivered by the HIV and disability sectors to optimise the health of this patient population. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - June 13, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: A. Durbin, H. K. Brown, S. Bansal, T. Antoniou, J. K. H. Jung, Y. Lunsky Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Autism awareness in children and young people: surveys of two populations
ConclusionsChildren and young people have good levels of awareness and knowledge about autism and reported positive attitudes towards peers with autism and are willing to help those who are bullied. A higher than expected number of children and young people self‐reported being on the autism spectrum. These findings bode well for peer‐mediated support strategies for inclusive education. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - June 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: K. Dillenburger, J. ‐A. Jordan, L. McKerr, K. Lloyd, D. Schubotz Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Wii ‐based exercise program to improve physical fitness, motor proficiency and functional mobility in adults with Down syndrome
ConclusionsOur findings suggest that Wii‐based exercise can be an effective tool to improve physical fitness, functional mobility and motor proficiency of adults with DS, including crucial measures such as aerobic capacity and lower limb strength. Exergames using Wii Fit or other equipment can be appealing alternatives for adults with DS to engage in regular physical activity, preventing sedentary behaviour and decreasing the risk to develop cardiovascular diseases. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - June 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: V. Silva, C. Campos, A. S á, M. Cavadas, J. Pinto, P. Simões, S. Machado, E. Murillo‐Rodríguez, N. Barbosa‐Rocha Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Offenders with intellectual disabilities in prison: what happens when they leave?
ConclusionsCommunity teams need to provide better support to this very vulnerable group. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - June 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: G. H. Murphy, P. Chiu, P. Triantafyllopoulou, M. Barnoux, E. Blake, J. Cooke, R. V. E. Forrester ‐Jones, N. J. Gore, J. K. Beecham Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Physicians' reasons not to discontinue long ‐term used off‐label antipsychotic drugs in people with intellectual disability
ConclusionsThe prevalence of antipsychotic drug use for off‐label indications in people with ID remains high. The results of this study indicate that there is a large variation in clinical practice of physicians regarding discontinuation of long‐term antipsychotic drug prescriptions, which may be partially related to environmental factors as setting culture and attitudes of staff towards off‐label antipsychotic drug use in persons with ID. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - May 31, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: G. M. Kuijper, P. J. Hoekstra Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research