Articles

EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS IN OFFENDERS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY: COMPARATIVE DATA FROM THREE FORENSIC SERVICES.

Authors: Hogue, T.E.,Mooney, P., Morrissey, C., Steptoe, L., Johnston, S. Lindsay, W.R., Taylor,J.

Journal : Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, Vol. 51, Part 10, pp 778-785 Oxford England, Blackwell Publishing, October 2007.

Abstract: This study looked at emotional and behavioural disorders in people with intellectual disabilities in three service settings (high- security, medium-low security and community) to determine the impact of the setting on the nature and severity of the person's behaviour, and in addition on the person's self-esteem, levels of anxiety and depression. Findings indicate that those people in the more institutionalised settings are more likely to 'act-out' and that the process of institutionalisation has a negative impact on the person's emotional well-being.

To request a copy: Behaviour/12

EVIDENCE OF RESILIENCE IN FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

Author: Bayat, M.

Journal : Journal of Intellectual Disability and Research, Vol: 51, Part 9, pp 702-714 Oxford, England, Blackwell Publishing, September 2007.

Abstract: This study investigated factors that contribute to a family, which have a family member with autism, becoming stronger and developing family resilience. Evidence of family resilience and processes which this study found included making positive meaning of disability, becoming united and closer as a family, finding greater appreciation of life in general, and in other people in specific. The study notes that two forms of transformation occur - personal transformation and relational transformation. Personal transformation was evident in that people acquired new roles, new skills and relational transformation refers to the way the family as a group relate to others, positive impacts on marriages and increased networks with other families who had children with disabilities.

To request a copy:Familes/59

NO SURPRISES PLEASE: A MOTHER'S STORY OF BETRAYAL AND THE FRAGILITY OF INCLUSION

Author: Sauer, J.S.

Journal : Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Vol.45, No. 4, pp273-277 USA, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, August 2007.

Abstract: This brief article reviews the 2004-2005 school year of the author's son, during which time she found herself constantly having to justify his inclusive placement and the services provided. The author, having worked as a special educator, expected to work with not against the school. Yet she found that the school was reluctant to provide services and that the education system continues to place children in special education services without any input from the parents. The negative attitudes of the education professionals lead to assumptions of failure and reduced expectations about the student with disability.

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SIBLINGS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM OR DOWN SYNDROME: EFFECTS ON ADULT LIVES.

Authors: Orsmond, G.I., Seltzer, M.M.

Journal: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, Vol. 51, Part 9, pp 682-696 Oxford, England, Blackwell Publishing, September 2007.

Abstract: This study looks at the relationships between siblings and their brother or sister with Down syndrome or autism spectrum disorder and the experience of growing up with a brother or sister with disability. The study found that there is evidence that siblings of a person with ASD are more likely to have less contact with their brother or sister, feel less positive about the sibling relationship, have more concerns about the future and will note that the relationship with parents has been affected. The implications on the future potential 'care-giving' role of the sibling are examined. For both groups, the use of more problem-focused coping strategies had a positive impact on the nature and closeness of the sibling relationship. In addition relationships were closer and more positive when the siblings lived close to each other and the person with disability had higher levels of independence.

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SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PEACE-MAKING AND NONVIOLENCE AND THEIR RELEVANCE TO SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE MENTALLY RETARDED

Author: Wolfensberger, W.

Journal: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Vol. 45, No. 4 pp 278-286 USA, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, August 2007.

Abstract: In this excellent article, Wolfensberger discusses the role of nonviolence, peace-making and the absorption of violence in supporting people with disabilities. Deeply wounded people, who are responded to with further violence are likely to continue to tend towards violence. Wolfensberger considers the current trend in human services to teach new workers techniques of containing and subduing people with aggressive behaviours, using chemical forms of restraint and the lack of awareness about the impact of wounding on already vulnerable persons. He concludes that by using nonviolent responses to violence, practising absorbing violence and other strategies we are more likely to assist the person towards more positive behaviour.

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THE IMPACT OF ALLEGED ABUSE ON BEHAVIOUR IN ADULTS WITH SEVERE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

Authors: Murphy, G.H., O'Callaghan, A.C., Clare, I.C.H.

Journal: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, Volume 51, Part 10 pp 741-749 Oxford, England, Blackwell Publishing, October 2007.

Abstract: This article describes a project conducted to determine the consequences of abuse and changes in behaviour following alleged abuse of adults with severe intellectual disability. This study concludes that there is evidence of short-term impact on behaviour and skills following abuse, but long-term impacts are not conclusively supported by this study. Of interest is the evidence that 16 of the 18 people were abused within residential settings, people with disability and their families report that the person abused was usually the one who was moved from the place where the abuse occurred, not the perpetrator, that abuse occurred over very long periods and was often not reported until a significant length of time had passed, that no person with intellectual disability was accepted to appear in court as a witness and that 16 of the 18 people had been abused by a staff member.

To request a copy: Abuse/27

Books

THE MAN WITH NO ARMS AND OTHER STORIES

Authors: Busch, G. Photographs by Johnson, H.

Dinard Press, Lyttleton, NZ, 2007.

Abstract: This book captures the stories of nine people who live with the daily reality of disability. They speak candidly of growing up, the importance of work, family, relationships, parenthood, of wanting to be treated like everyone else in a world that still chooses to see them as different. The book contains compelling images and photographs of the individuals going about their everyday lives.

To request more information about this book: 307 BUS

*Please note: Unfortunately books are not available for lending from the CRU Resource Collection (Library). You may however make a time to visit the Resource Collection (library) and photocopy material or we can send photocopied material to you (subject to copyright restrictions).

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