Determinants of aggression, and adaptive and maladaptive behaviour in older people with Down’s syndrome with and without dementia

Cosgrave, Mary; Tyrrell, Janette; McCarron, Mary; Gill, Michael; Lawlor, Brian A.

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2788.1999.043005393.x

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“…It takes 10 minutes to administer. Only eight of the 24 points on the TSI require a verbal answer, which is beneficial when testing people with poor verbal ability (Cosgrave et al, 1999). The TSI has been validated in the DS population, and reliability and validity assessed by Cosgrave et al, (1998).…”

Section: Direct Cognitive Assessment Of An Individualmentioning

confidence: 99%

Diagnostic instruments for dementia in older people with intellectual disability in clinical practice

Strydom¹,

Hassiotis²

2003

Aging & Mental Health

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There is a need for simple and reliable screening instruments for dementia in the intellectual disability (ID) population that can also be used to follow their progress, particularly if they are being treated with anti-dementia drugs. Commonly used tests for the general population such as the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) are not appropriate for many people with ID. This paper is a literature review of alternative instruments that have been used in research or recommended by experts since 1991 and have the potential to be used as screening instruments. Two types of tests have been identified: those administered to informants, and those that rely on direct assessment of the individual. The most promising informant rated screening tool in most adults with ID including Down syndrome (DS) diagnosis is the Dementia Questionnaire for Persons with Mental Retardation (DMR). However, sensitivity in single assessments is variable and cut-off scores need further optimisation. In those with DS, the Dementia Scale for Down Syndrome (DSDS) has good specificity but mediocre sensitivity. The Test for Severe Impairment and Severe Impairment Battery are two direct assessment tools that show promise as screening instruments, but need further evaluation.

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Section: Direct Cognitive Assessment Of An Individualmentioning

confidence: 99%

Diagnostic instruments for dementia in older people with intellectual disability in clinical practice

Strydom¹,

Hassiotis²

2003

Aging & Mental Health

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“…Aggression occurred with greater frequency in the subjects with intellectual disability due to other causes. Cosgrave et al, (1999) reported that the presence of dementia is not predictive of aggression or maladaptive behaviour. However, the level of adaptive behaviour is lower in subjects with dementia.…”

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confidence: 99%

Mental health, behaviour and intellectual abilities of people with Down syndrome

Määttä¹,

Tervo-Määttä²,

Taanila³

et al. 2006

Downs Syndr. Res. Pract.

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-The mental health, adaptive behaviour and intellectual abilities of people with Down syndrome (n=129) were evaluated in a population-based survey of social and health care records. Females had better cognitive abilities and speech production compared with males. Males had more behavioural problems than females. Behaviour suggestive of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was often seen in childhood. Depression was diagnosed mainly in adults with mild to moderate intellectual disability. Autistic behaviour was most common in individuals with profound intellectual disability. Elderly people often showed decline of adaptive behaviour associated with Alzheimer's disease. Case descriptions are presented to illustrate the multitude of mental health and behavioural issues seen from childhood to old age in this population.

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“…Cosgrave et al (2000) demonstrated the validity, test-retest reliability, and inter-rater reliability of the TSI in DS populations with comorbid ID. The TSI may be especially beneficial for individuals with poor verbal skills as only eight items require verbal responding (Cosgrave et al 1999).…”

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Comorbid Conditions in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Matson¹,

Matson²

2015

Autism and Child Psychopathology Series

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Determinants of aggression, and adaptive and maladaptive behaviour in older people with Down’s syndrome with and without dementia

Cited by 34 publications

References 15 publications

Diagnostic instruments for dementia in older people with intellectual disability in clinical practice

Diagnostic instruments for dementia in older people with intellectual disability in clinical practice

Mental health, behaviour and intellectual abilities of people with Down syndrome

Comorbid Conditions in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

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