A comparison of the Diagnostic Assessment for the Severely Handicapped-II (DASH-II) and the Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC) (original) (raw)

Behaviour Problems of the Mentally Retarded

The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 1991

The behaviour profiles of 176 mentally retarded individuals from two reception centres and nine group homes were assessed. The correlations between behaviour and age, sex, degree of mental retardation, etiology of mental retardation and medical diagnosis were assessed using the Revised Child Behaviour Profile. The severity of behaviour disturbance did not vary with age or medical diagnosis. The moderately retarded subjects presented with more severe behaviour problems, such as aggression, than the severely mentally retarded subjects. The variable most predictive of behavioural problems was etiology of the disorder. Individuals with Down's syndrome had significantly fewer behaviour disturbances and those with autism and pervasive developmental disorder had significantly more behaviour disturbances than other subjects. A psychiatric disorder was found in 10.2% of the sample. The implications of these findings are discussed with respect to public policy.

Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation of Mentally Retarded Individuals

Journal of The American Academy of Child Psychiatry, 1977

Techniques useful in psychiatric diagnostic assessment of mentally retarded children and adolescents are described. The diagnostic evaluation is a comprehensive process integrating environmental, biological, cognitive, and psychodynamic findings. Physician bias, patient anxiety, and family defensiveness may hamper the evaluation. A directive and supportive approach is necessary in interviewing the retarded patient. Problems typically presented by retarded individuals in various developmental stages are reviewed and representative cases described. Psychiatric symptoms are interpreted in the context of the patient's biological, cognitive, and psychosocial handicap, rather than of a normal child's development. Treatment recommendations include as necessary psychotherapeutic, educational, and rehabilitative intervention. The psychiatrist frequently acts as coordinator of the treatment plan

Treating Mental Illness and Behavior Disorders in Children and Adults with Mental Retardation

2001

Preface. Part I: Introduction. Epidemiology, etiology, and presentation of mental illness and behavior disorders in persons with mental retardation. Part II: Treatment Methods. Psychotherapeutic methods. Psychopharmacological approach. Behavioral therapies: individualizing interventions through treatment formulation. Cognitive and social learning treatments. Working with families and caregivers of people with severe mental retardation. Part III: Psychotherapeutic Interventions. Psychoanalytic therapies. A rational-emotive group treatment approach with dually diagnosed adults. Pre-therapy: a treatment method for people with mental retardation who are also psychotic. Systemic therapy. Part IV: Treatment of Mental Illness. Treatment of schizophrenia. Treatment of mood disorders in mentally retarded persons. Treatment of anxiety disorders in persons with mental retardation. Treatment of epilepsy and associated disorders. Mood and affect as determinants of psychotropic drug therapy respo...

Behavior and emotional problems in children with mental retardation

Paediatrica Indonesiana, 2016

Background Behavior and emotional problems in a mentally re-tarded child can inhibit the educational process of the child.Objectives The aims of this study were to find out the prevalenceof behavior and emotional problems in children with mental retar-dation as reported by parents and to assess associated risk fac-tors consisting of mother’s psychopathology, marital discord, malesex, child’s age, socioeconomic status, and family size.Methods This cross sectional study was carried out on 63 chil-dren with mental retardation in a school for retarded children, SLBC Asih Budi I, from January until March 2003. Parents were inter-viewed at school and home using special questionnaires, the ChildBehavior Checklist (CBCL) and Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90).Results The prevalence of behavior and emotional problems inthis study was 52%. The majority of behavior and emotional prob-lems were anxious/depressed (18%) and withdrawn (16%). Malesex and age group of 12-18 year-old were not risk factors...

Mental Illness in Persons with Mental Retardation

What is mental health? Mental health is a goal for all people, including those with mental retardation, not just those having difficulties. Mental health is an essential ingredient in the quality of life. The two main aspects of mental health are emotional well-being and rewarding social and interpersonal relationships. Emotional well-being is an important part of the gift of human life. Good social and interpersonal relationships are important for a rich and fulfilling life. People who have mental retardation are not in any way handicapped with regard to these human qualities --people with mental retardation are capable of a rewarding emotional life. What is mental illness? Mental illnesses are severe disturbances of behavior, mood, thought processes and/or social and interpersonal relationships. There are many different types of mental illnesses that are seen in people with mental retardation. Some of the most common types are: • Personality Disorders. These are long-term problems...