... not contain information on behavioral addictions in patients with an autism spectrum disorder profile and moderate/severe intellectual disability, nor do specific diagnostic manuals contemplate their description. The intervention based on positive behavioral support produced improvement in the described...

...Emma Izon; Helen K. Fletcher Purpose This paper aims to explore the use of adapted CBT for addressing needle phobia in an individual with a learning disability, autism, and histories of trauma related to medical interventions. Anxiety of needles can result in avoidance of preventive treatments...

...Val Hofmann Purpose The purpose of this study is to critically analyse the current research around the impact of management strategies on challenging behaviour in autism. Design/methodology/approach Mixed method analysis. Findings Seven studies were included for discussion. The author...

... as a service evaluation by the Trust. The study population included individuals aged 18 years and over, who were: Intellectual disability Inpatient Transforming care Autism Challenging behaviour Individuals with intellectual disabilities are at increased risk of engaging...

...Stefano Marini; Lucia D'Agostino; Carla Ciamarra; Domenico De Berardis; Alessandro Gentile Purpose The purpose of this case report is to report the clinical experience of the use of gabapentin in the management of problem behaviors in a person with autism spectrum disorder and comorbid...

... for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) standard (QS140). In addition, this study also identifies any differences in transition quality between those young people with intellectual disability with and without autism. Design/methodology/approach Using routinely collected clinical data, this study identifies...

...Poppy Siddell Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the views of psychologists working in community teams for people who have intellectual disabilities (ID) on the provision of psychological therapies to those with ID and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Design/methodology/approach...

...Peter Baker; Vivien Cooper; Winnie Tsang; Isabelle Garnett; Noelle Blackman Purpose There is an established literature supporting the idea that families who have children and adults who have a learning disability and/or autism have a greater vulnerability to mental health problems or poor...

... substantial psychological distress in the general population. Nevertheless, disasters tend to affect vulnerable subjects disproportionately, and individuals with intellectual disabilities/autism spectrum disorder with high and very high support needs (PwID/ASD-HSN) seem to be counted among the hardest hit...

...Fionnuala Williams; Mike Warwick; Colin McKay; Callum Macleod; Moira Connolly Purpose This paper aims to investigate the use of Part VI of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (CPSA) for people with Learning Disability (LD) and/or Autism. This is in the context of a recent review...

...Shaista Mufti Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review a case of a man with intellectual disability, autism and challenging behaviour who presented with vomiting, regurgitations and significant weight loss. Design/methodology/approach The paper examines the case history and identifies...

... © Emerald Publishing Limited 2019 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Family carers Intellectual disability Autism Developmental disability Challenging behaviour Positive behaviour support Young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities...

...Martyn Matthews; Elliot Bell; Brigit Mirfin-Veitch Purpose The purpose of this paper is to compare the rates and patterns of comorbid anxiety, depression and ADHD across people with: autism spectrum disorder (ASD) plus intellectual disability (ID), ASD/no ID (AS/HFA) and ID only. Design...

...David Branford; David Gerrard; Nigget Saleem; Carl Shaw; Anne Webster Purpose The STOMP programme – stopping the over-medication of people with an intellectual disability, autism or both is a three-year programme supported by NHS England. Concern about the overuse of antipsychotic drugs has been...

...David Branford; David Gerrard; Nigget Saleem; Carl Shaw; Anne Webster Purpose The programme – Stopping the over-medication of people with an intellectual disability, Autism or Both (STOMP) is a three-year programme supported by NHS England. Concern about the overuse of antipsychotic drugs has been...

...Ursula Turner Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe how, as part of a national initiative led by NHS England and key partners, it is transforming lives by helping people with a learning disability, autism or both to live more independent and better quality lives in their own home rather...

...Evan Yacoub; Michael Dowd; Leigh McCann; Lydia Burke Purpose Despite being largely supportive of their sibling with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), some siblings without ASD also feel the effects of the disorder particularly in relation to challenging behaviour and lack of empathy. The purpose...

... that Daniel lacked the ability to use the information sufficiently because he was unable to apply the information to real-life situations, partly because of his limited ability to generalise information, which is a feature of his autism. It was the opinion of the expert that Daniel did not currently...

... with extensive periods of time spent alone on the internet forums and a late diagnosis of ASD, may place individuals at risk of committing a serious offence. Originality/value This paper highlights the difficulties that people with Autism may have in separating fantasy from reality and the high level of risk...

...Dr Marco O. Bertelli; Marco O. Bertelli; Michele Rossi; Roberto Keller; Stefano Lassi Purpose – The management of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) requires a multimodal approach of behavioural, educational and pharmacological treatments. At present, there are no available drugs...