IDD and Mental Health

AAIDD Journal Articles
  Article abstracts are open to all; AAIDD members can access articles at no cost. Additional articles dating back to 1997 (for AJIDD and IDD) and 2013 (for Inclusion) may be searched online.

Experiences With the Mental Health Service System of Family Caregivers of Individuals With an Intellectual/Developmental Disability Referred to START 
Calliope Holingue; Luther G. Kalb; Ann Klein; Joan B. Beasley
Journal: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-58.5.379
Published: 01 October 2020

From the DSP Perspective: Exploring the Use of Practices That Align With Trauma-Informed Care in Organizations Serving People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities  
John M. Keesler
Journal: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-58.3.208
Published: 1 June 2020

Associated Risk Factors for Depression and Anxiety in Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Five-Year Follow Up 
Kelly Hsieh; Haleigh M. Scott; Sumithra Murthy 
Journal: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-125.1.49 
Published: 1 January 2020 

Contributions of Mental and Behavioral Health Conditions to Health Service Utilization Among People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Massachusetts
Emily Lauer, Nassira D. Nicola, Kimberley Warsett, Rodrigo Monterrey
Journal: Inclusion
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1352/2326-6988-7.3.188
Published: 01 September 2019
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Repeat Emergency Department Visits for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Psychiatric Disorders
Anna Durbin; Robert Balogh; Elizabeth Lin; Andrew S. Wilton; Avra Selick; Kristin M. Dobranowski; Yona Lunsky
Journal: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-124.3.206
Published: 1 May 2019

Improvement in Mental Health Outcomes and Caregiver Service Experiences Associated With the START Program 
Luther G. Kalb; Joan Beasley; Andrea Caoili; Ann Klein
Journal: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-124.1.25
Published: 1 January 2019
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Assessing the Confidence of Australian Mental Health Practitioners in Delivering Therapy to People With Intellectual Disability 
Anastasia Hronis; Lynette Roberts; Ian Kneebone
Journal: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-56.3.202
Published: 1 June 2018
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Mental Health and Well-Being in Mothers of Children With Rare Genetic Syndromes Showing Chronic Challenging Behavior: A Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Study
Dawn Adams; Samantha Clarke; Gemma Griffith; Pat Howlin; Jo Moss; Jane Petty; Penny Tunnicliffe; Chris Oliver
Journal: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-123.3.241
Published: 1 May 2018 
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Behavioral Interventions for Inappropriate Sexual Behavior in Individuals With Developmental Disabilities and Acquired Brain Injury: A Review 
Casey J. Clay, Sarah E. Bloom, Joseph M. Lambert 
Journal: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-123.3.254 
Published: 01 May 2018  

Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Direct Support Professionals 
John M. Keesler
Journal: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-56.2.119
Published: 1 April 2018

Longitudinal Correlates of Maternal Depression Among Mothers of Children With or Without Intellectual Disability 
Sasha M. Zeedyk; Jan Blacher 
Journal: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-122.5.374
Published: 1 September 2017

Differential Relationships of Anxiety and Autism Symptoms on Social Skills in Young Boys With Fragile X Syndrome 
Debra L. Reisinger; Jane E. Roberts 
Journal: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-122.5.359 
Published: 1 September 2017

Executive Functioning Mediates the Effect of Behavioral Problems on Depression in Mothers of Children With Developmental Disabilities 
Wai Chan; Leann E. Smith; Jan S. Greenberg; Jinkuk Hong; Marsha R. Mailick 
Journal: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-122.1.11 
Published: 1 January 2017

Type and Intensity of Negative Life Events Are Associated With Depression in Adults With Intellectual Disabilities
Oddbjørn Hove; Jörg Assmus; Odd E. Havik
Journal: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-121.5.419
Published: 1 September 2016

Who Am I? A Life Story Intervention for Persons With Intellectual Disability and Psychiatric Problems 
Gerben J. Westerhof; Janny Beernink; Anneke Sools 
Journal: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-54.3.173 
Published: 1 June 2016

Mental Health Law and the Americans With Disabilities Act: One Consumer's Journey
Elyn Saks
Journal: Inclusion
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1352/2326-6988-4.1.39 

Published: 1 March 2016

Impact of Exposure to Potentially Traumatic Events on Individuals With Intellectual Disability
Rony Berger; Marc Gelkopf; Kerem Versano-Mor; Carmit-Noa Shpigelman
Journal: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-120.2.176
Published: 1 March 2015

AAIDD Books

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Trauma-Informed Behavioral Interventions


Clinical Judgement (2nd Ed.)

 
Intellectual Disability: Definition, Classification, and Systems of Support (11^th Ed.)

Diagnostic Adaptive Behavior Scale (DABS)

Positive Behavior Support Curriculum (3rd Ed.)


Trauma and Healing in the Lives of People with Intellectual Disability (coming 2020)

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Highlighting Efforts to Support Underrepresented Families of Children with Autism through a Community-Engaged Program
Jamie Pearson
September 19, 2019

Faith, Spirituality and the DSP: Strategies for Promoting Meaningful Inclusion Faith and Spiritual Communities
Deborah Fisher
July 18, 2018

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