ERIC Number: EJ880341
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-1931-5864
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Support Needs of Individuals with Mild and Moderate Intellectual Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors
Lamoureux-Hebert, Melanie; Morin, Diane; Crocker, Anne
Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v3 n2 p67-84 2010
This exploratory study examined relationships between support needs assessed with the French version of the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS; Thompson et al., 2004) and challenging behaviors as assessed with the Scales of Independent Behavior-Revised (Bruininks, Woodcock, Weatherman, & Hill, 1996). The Sample included 191 persons between 16 and 75 year old, with either a mild or moderate intellectual disability. Using correlation and inferential analysis, it was found overall that high frequency in challenging behaviors was related to a need for greater support intensity, particularly social support, and maintenance of emotional well-being. The findings highlighted the importance of establishing specific support measures that target social skills, receptive and expressive communication, and the management of stress and anger. (Contains 5 tables and 1 footnote.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mild Mental Retardation, Moderate Mental Retardation, Student Needs, French, Adolescents, Adults, Correlation, Inferences, Behavior Problems, Social Support Groups, Well Being, Mental Health, Interpersonal Competence, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Skills, Stress Management, Severity (of Disability)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Scales of Independent Behavior
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