Institut für Sonderpädagogik, Pädagogische Hochschule, Heidelberg.
Published: May 2011
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Article Abstract
Objectives: The present study examines regulatory dysfunctions and atypical behaviors in young children with various levels of intellectual disabilities.
Method: Families were recruited from parent self-help groups. 133 mothers completed questionnaires on adaptive competence (VABS-II) as well as temperament and atypical behaviors (TABS).
Results: 58 % of the children were classified as having regulatory disorders. The TABS scores vary with the child's level of intellectual ability. 80 % of children with severe and profound intellectual disabilities were described as highly detached, 50 % as under-reactive and dysregulated.
Discussion: The results support the validity of the TABS for the assessment of very young children with intellectual disabilities. This group has an increased risk for psychological disturbances and should be included in early mental health screening and intervention services.
White matter hyperintensities (WMH) of presumed vascular origin are a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based biomarker of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). WMH are associated with cognitive decline and increased risk of stroke and dementia, and are commonly observed in aging, vascular cognitive impairment, and neurodegenerative diseases. The reliable and rapid measurement of WMH in large-scale multisite clinical studies with heterogeneous patient populations remains challenging, where the diversity of imaging characteristics across studies adds additional complexity to this task.
Objective: A larger number of younger children are being diagnosed with an eating disorder (ED), with parents typically reporting a delay between early warning signs (EWS) and seeking help. The aim of the current investigation was to identify the common EWS for EDs in children noticed by caregivers and consumers as reported on websites to inform earlier detection and intervention.
Method: A realist synthesis of websites summarizing caregiver and consumer perspectives on the EWS for EDs in children was conducted by searching Google, Bing, and Yahoo! for all years covered through 24 October 2023.
Despite ongoing efforts, persons with mental illness (PWMI) continue to experience stigma and discrimination and with profound negative outcomes. This study examined the psychological and social impact of the stigma attached to mental illness as experienced by out-patients at a public mental health facility. We applied a descriptive exploratory method using a semi-structured interview guide to elicit subjective responses from 12 Outpatient Department members.
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global economies, social structures, and public health systems. However, Denmark stood out as an exception, maintaining steady life expectancy during this period. This raises important questions about the factors that strengthened the Danish healthcare system and society against the pandemic's challenges.
