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ERIC Number: EJ667912
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-1469-0047
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and People with Learning Disabilities: A Literature Based Discussion.
Doyle, Colin; Mitchell, Duncan
Journal of Learning Disabilities (United Kingdom), v7 n1 p23-33 Mar 2003
This article summarizes literature (1997-2001) from the MEDLINE data base concerning post-traumatic stress disorder in people with intellectual disabilities. It finds that these individuals may manifest emotional trauma primarily through challenging behavior. The article suggests that post-traumatic stress syndrome in this population frequently goes unrecognized. (Contains references.) (DB)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavior Problems, Clinical Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Problems, Incidence, Mental Retardation, Needs Assessment, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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