Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
34(4), P. 927 - 949
Published: March 26, 2021
Abstract
Background
People
with
an
intellectual
disability
are
more
vulnerable
to
psychological
trauma
compared
the
general
population.
The
aim
of
this
scoping
review
was
identify
current
status
literature
on
that
is
specific
experiences
adults
disability,
living
in
community
settings.
Methods
A
conducted
using
Arksey
and
O'Malley
(
International
Journal
Social
Research
Methodology
,
2005,
8,
19)
framework.
Forty‐one
international
papers
were
reviewed
spanning
2000–2020,
their
quality
assessed
MMAT.
Findings
(1)
Aggressive
behaviours
can
be
symptoms
trauma,
(2)
there
appropriate
assessment
tools
for
impact
(3)
evidence‐based
interventions
may
effective,
(4)
factors
associated
experienced
as
traumatic.
Conclusion
There
a
growing
body
highlighting
needs
potential
people
who
have
trauma.
Further
research
needed
develop
trauma‐informed
pathways.
Beyond Behavior,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
This
article
is
intended
to
provide
educators
with
recommendations
for
maintaining
safety
and
protecting
student
dignity
when
writing
implementing
crisis
response
plans.
These
include
reducing
agitation
by
recognizing
responding
early
signs
of
escalated
behaviors,
embedding
choice-making
opportunities,
using
verbal
de-escalation
strategies
in
school
settings.
Each
recommendation
described
practical
detail
case
study
vignettes
about
students
who
engage
behaviors.
Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: March 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Organizations
supporting
people
with
intellectual
and
developmental
disabilities
(IDD)
are
increasingly
becoming
aware
of
the
impact
trauma,
yet
have
often
fallen
short
in
their
efforts
to
respond
through
trauma‐informed
care
(TIC).
This
study
describes
evaluates
first‐of‐its‐kind
learning
collaborative
(LC)
advance
system‐wide
TIC
among
four
IDD
organizations,
occurring
during
COVID‐19
pandemic.
A
multi‐method
approach,
including
a
pre‐
post‐survey
for
staff,
process
notes,
liaison
survey,
was
used
monitor
assess
organizational
change
experience
LC.
Quantitative
analyses
demonstrated
mixed
results
associated
staff‐level
change.
The
notes
revealed
complexity
positive
that
further
supported
by
survey.
Limitations,
implications,
future
directions
discussed.
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37(4)
Published: May 8, 2024
Abstract
Background
Children
with
intellectual
disabilities
are
at
heightened
risk
for
traumatization,
though
underserved
due
to
silos
of
care,
diagnostic
overshadowing,
and
lack
adapted
treatment.
Trauma‐Focused
Cognitive
Behavioural
Therapy
(TF‐CBT),
an
evidence‐based
childhood
trauma
therapy,
is
described
recommended
adaptations
use
children
who
have
disabilities.
Method
We
present
a
suggested
theoretical
clinical
guide
treating
mild
moderate
explicate
key
functional
domains
disabilities—comprehension,
executive
functions,
generalization—as
the
basis
tailoring
treatment
model.
Results
recommendations
organized
into
heuristic
‘matrix’
resources
TF‐CBT
components,
based
on
experience
research
literature,
illustrated
composite
case
vignettes.
Conclusion
uniquely
vulnerable
population
historically
excluded
from
interventions
but
can
respond
care.
Considerations
future
dissemination
discussed.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
People
with
intellectual
disabilities
(ID)
are
at
increased
risk
for
developing
Post
Traumatic
Stress
Disorder
(PTSD).
Emerging
evidence
indicates
that
Eye
Movement
Desensitization
and
Reprocessing
(EMDR)
therapy
is
feasible
potentially
effective
this
group.
However,
communication,
cognition,
stress
regulation,
attachment
difficulties
may
interfere
the
EMDR
process.
Adaptation
of
protocol
seems
therefore
required
population.
Intellectual and developmental disabilities,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
61(1), P. 49 - 64
Published: Jan. 27, 2023
Although
approximately
a
third
of
individuals
with
intellectual
and
developmental
disabilities
(IDD)
also
experience
mental
health
concern,
caregivers
often
miss
early
identification
these
issues.
In
this
perspective
piece,
we
present
an
outline
for
literacy
program
that
can
enhance
existing
training
approaches
IDD.
We
describe
three
processes
the
Mental
Health
Awareness
Advocacy
(MHAA)
curriculum
detail
how
it
provides
strong
preventative
model
to
train
increase
their
literacy.
describing
processes,
provide
illustrative
examples
conclude
by
providing
brief
vignette
highlights
process
could
be
used
help
reduce
concerns
in
Advances in Social Work,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
21(4), P. 1229 - 1245
Published: Feb. 26, 2022
Many
people
with
intellectual
and
developmental
disabilities
(IDD)
are
isolated
lack
meaningful
opportunities
to
participate
develop
social
networks
within
their
communities.
Sharing
membership
a
community
that
fosters
connection
belonging
is
essential
well-being.
As
human
rights
profession,
work
uniquely
situated
overcome
the
macro
barriers
prevent
full
inclusion
for
IDD.
However,
experiences
needs
of
those
IDD
have
largely
been
left
out
profession’s
discourse
on
diversity
oppression.
This
article
presents
call-to-action
engage
in
strategies
solutions
resolve
inclusion,
dismantle
injustices
continue
experience,
move
promise
from
rhetoric
reality.
Social
workers
can
promote
through
variety
approaches,
including
using
rights-based
framework,
aligning
person-centered
planning,
fostering
evidence-based
practices,
participatory
action
research,
increasing
disability
content
curricula,
engaging
advocacy.
