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Changes in objectively measured physical activity in adolescents with Down syndrome: the UP & DOWN longitudinal study
ConclusionsAdolescents with Down syndrome do not change their levels of physical activity at 2‐year follow‐ups, but those who met physical activity guidelines presented stronger declines in physical activity over time. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - December 31, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: R. Izquierdo ‐Gomez, D. Martinez‐Gómez, I. Esteban‐Cornejo, P. C. Hallal, L. García‐Cervantes, A. Villagra, O. L. Veiga, Tags: Original manuscript Source Type: research

Pain underreporting associated with profound intellectual disability in emergency departments
ConclusionsThe results suggest that persons with PID are less able to conceptualise and communicate information about their symptoms, especially as regards pain, and that this influences the diagnosis they are given when attending an ED. Professionals working in this environment need to be aware of this possibility so as not to underestimate or overlook such symptoms and the illnesses related to them. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - December 31, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: A. Amor ‐Salamanca, J. M. Menchon Tags: Original manuscript Source Type: research

The effect of slow ‐paced breathing on stress management in adolescents with intellectual disability
ConclusionsThe slow‐paced breathing task enhanced stress management to a greater extent than did listening to an audiobook. Slow‐paced breathing seems to be an easy to learn stress management technique that appears as an effective auxiliary method of lowering stress in adolescents with intellectual disabilities. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - November 30, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: S. Laborde, M. S. Allen, N. G öhring, F. Dosseville Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Sensorimotor and visual perceptual functioning in school ‐aged children with Williams syndrome
ConclusionsOur findings characterised the profiles of body functions (sensorimotor functions and visual organisation) of children with DS, and revealed their correlations with activity participation. Interventions focused on improving body functions are needed while stressing the acquisition of functional skills that increase participation in age‐appropriate activities. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - November 30, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: Y. ‐P. Wuang, H.‐Y. Tsai Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Profiles of children with Down syndrome who meet screening criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD): a comparison with children diagnosed with ASD attending specialist schools
ConclusionFindings suggest that children with DS who meet screening criteria for ASD show similar profiles of communication and repetitive behaviours to those typically described in autism. However, they tend to have relatively milder social difficulties. It is important that clinicians are aware of this difference if children with DS and ASD are to be correctly diagnosed and eligible for specialist intervention and education services. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - November 21, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: G. Warner, P. Howlin, E. Salomone, J. Moss, T. Charman Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

JIDR: 60  years of diversity
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Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - November 13, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: C. Oliver, J. Waite Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Age and gender ‐related differences in emotional and behavioural problems and autistic features in children and adolescents with Down syndrome: a survey‐based study of 674 individuals
ConclusionsHigh rates of autistic features, emotional and behavioural problems are documented. These problems are related to age, gender and degree of intellectual disability. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - November 12, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: T. N ærland, K. A. Bakke, S. Storvik, G. Warner, P. Howlin Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Psychometric properties of the AIR Self ‐Determination Scale: the Chinese version (AIR SDS‐C) for Chinese people with intellectual disabilities
ConclusionsThe AIR SDS‐C appears to be a valid and reliable scale. This study examined adult groups as well as student groups. The application of the scale can thus be extended to a wider population. The implications for theory building and practice are discussed. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - November 10, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: P. K. S. Wong, D. F. K. Wong, X. Y. Zhuang, Y. Liu Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Accuracy of the prediction equation for the determination of maximum heart rate in adults with Down syndrome
ConclusionsThe results indicate that the regression formula developed for individuals with DS was not accurate in this sample of DS adults aged 19 to 46 years. Future studies should develop different prediction equations for more specific age and body mass index categories for individuals with DS. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - October 31, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: Pieter ‐Henk Boer Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

A matter of life and death: knowledge about the body and concept of death in adults with intellectual disabilities
ConclusionThe study highlights the relationship between knowledge about the goal of human body functioning and death comprehension in adults with ID. The potential that learning to adopt a ‘vitalistic’ approach to human functioning may have on the acquisition of a greater understanding of death and dying, understanding illness and supporting end‐of‐life planning is discussed. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - October 31, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: J. McEvoy, B. Treacy, J. Quigley Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Problem behaviour in adolescent boys with fragile X syndrome: relative prevalence, frequency and severity
ConclusionsTaken together, these results refine and extend previous studies concerning the specificity of the behavioural phenotype in FXS and indicate that specific forms of problem behaviour shown by boys with FXS appear to differ from those exhibited by boys with mixed‐aetiology ID in terms of prevalence, frequency and severity. Studies employing more objective measures of frequency and severity, including direct observations, are needed to confirm these findings. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - October 12, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: S. S. Hall, R. P. Barnett, K. M. Hustyi Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Children with autism spectrum disorder: teaching conversation involving feelings about events
ConclusionsTogether, the results of both studies suggest that, by providing an effective and reinforcing means of teaching both the function and the form of these tacts, conversations can be successfully initiated by children with ASD. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - October 11, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: K. Conallen, P. Reed Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Health care utilisation among older persons with intellectual disability and dementia: a registry study
ConclusionsPersons with ID and dementia are less likely to receive planned health care than persons with dementia in the general population. They have, however, higher levels of unplanned health care utilisation. This may be an indication that the current support system is not sufficient to meet the challenges of increased longevity among persons with ID. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - October 10, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: A. Axmon, B. Karlsson, G. Ahlstr öm Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Development and validation of the Learning Disabilities Needs Assessment Tool (LDNAT), a HoNOS ‐based needs assessment tool for use with people with intellectual disability
ConclusionsThe LDNAT had clinically utility when rating the needs of people with ID prior to condition‐specific assessment(s). Analyses of internal and external validity were promising. Further evaluation of its sensitivity to changes in needs is now required. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - October 10, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: J. Painter, L. Trevithick, R. P. Hastings, B. Ingham, A. Roy Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Route ‐learning strategies in typical and atypical development; eye tracking reveals atypical landmark selection in Williams syndrome
DiscussionThe current results demonstrate that attention to landmarks during route learning reflects the types of landmarks remembered in memory tasks, that individuals with WS can learn a route if given sufficient exposure, but that this is accomplished within the context of an impaired ability to select appropriate landmarks. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - September 14, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: E. K. Farran, S. Formby, F. Daniyal, T. Holmes, J. Van Herwegen Tags: Special Issue Source Type: research