Increased Sexual Aggression Following Ziprasidone Discontinuation in an Intellectually Disabled Adult Man

Increased sexual aggression following ziprasidone discontinuation in an intellectually disabled adult man.

Dental treatment under general anesthesia in an intellectually disabled child with intellectually disabled parents

Children with an intellectual disability often demonstrate lack of cooperation during dental treatment and require behavioral management. A child with mild intellectual disability can be managed adequately using restraints and medication. However, in cases of profound intellectual disability, dental treatment under general anesthesia is usually required. In cases where the patient is an intelle...

Appraising the risk of sexual and violent recidivism among intellectually disabled offenders

The relatively high prevalence and recidivism rates of offenders with intellectual disabilities suggest research on appraising their risk is an important priority. Although research has found good predictive accuracy of available risk assessments with intellectually disabled (ID) offenders, we recommend several ways to improve on them: understanding the theoretical link between intellectual dis...

Parent training support for intellectually disabled parents.

BACKGROUND Intellectual disability may impact on an individual's capacity to parent a child effectively. Research suggests that the number of intellectually disabled people with children is increasing. Children of parents with intellectual disabilities may be at increased risk of neglectful care which could lead to health, developmental and behavioural problems, or increased risk of intellectua...

Intellectually Disabled Victims of Sexual Abuse in the Criminal Justice System

People with intellectual disabilities face an exceptionally high risk of being victims of sexual abuse and thereby becoming involved in the criminal justice system. Coping effectively with this system is enough of a challenge for those without disability, but it is far more difficult for the intellectually disabled. As a result, greater attention needs to be paid to their needs. From the opposi...