Identification of psychoeducation needs and an intervention response for pre-symptomatic Huntington's disease.

People who are aware that they are gene-positive for Huntington's disease (HD) may face an array of personal, relationship, social, financial and employment challenges prior to the onset of the disease. These challenges have been associated with increased psychological problems such as anxiety and depression. Information and support for people with pre-symptomatic HD is indicated, but there is a scarcity of research and service models to inform psychological interventions.

Cluster subtypes on the California verbal learning test-children's version after pediatric traumatic brain injury.

The purpose of this study is to determine the presence of profile subtypes on the California Verbal Learning Test-Children's Version (CVLT-C; Delis, Kramer, Kaplan, and Ober, 1994) in 175 children with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Four key z score variables are used in a 2-stage cluster analysis that reveal 4 reliable subtypes. No meaningful differences among the clusters are found on demographic variables.

Construct validity of the California Verbal Learning Test--Children's Version (CVLT-C) after pediatric traumatic brain injury.

The purpose of this study was to determine the latent structure of the California Verbal Learning Test--Children's Version (CVLT-C; D. Delis, J. Kramer, E.

An intervention to reduce disruptive behaviours in children with brain injury.

This study investigated the effectiveness of a behavioural intervention programme in reducing disruptive behaviours in children with brain injury. The behavioural package included programme rules, a token economy with response cost and mystery motivators. Participants were three male patients in an after-school programme at a rehabilitation hospital who were identified as having both a brain injury and disruptive behaviours in the classroom setting.