Emotional and behavioural problems in children with visual impairment, intellectual and multiple disabilities

Alimović, Sonja

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01562.x

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“…However, the findings of the current study are consistent with prior literature indicating significant behaviour problems in individuals with chronic medical impairments, visual impairments, and/or intellectual disability (Alimovic, 2013; Oeseburg et al, 2010a; Oeseburg et al, 2010b). …”

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confidence: 91%

“…Each of these measures uses normative samples to generate scores for various behaviours that comprise “internalizing” and “externalizing” syndromes. The scales have been used for individuals with visual impairments (Alimovic, 2013), but it should be noted that norming samples for the measures excluded individuals with visual impairments.…”

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Association of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) haploinsufficiency with lower adaptive behaviour and reduced cognitive functioning in WAGR/11p13 deletion syndrome

Han

Thurm

Williams

et al. 2013

Cortex

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In animal studies, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is an important regulator of central nervous system development and synaptic plasticity. WAGR (Wilms tumour, Aniridia, Genitourinary anomalies, and mental Retardation) syndrome is caused by 11p13 deletions of variable size near the BDNF locus and can serve as a model for studying human BDNF haploinsufficiency (+/−). We hypothesized that BDNF+/− would be associated with more severe cognitive impairment in subjects with WAGR syndrome. Twenty-eight subjects with WAGR syndrome (6–28y), 12 subjects with isolated aniridia due to PAX6 mutations/microdeletions (7–54y), and 20 healthy controls (4–32y) received neurocognitive assessments. Deletion boundaries for the subjects in the WAGR group were determined by high resolution oligonucleotide array comparative genomic hybridization. Within the WAGR group, BDNF+/− subjects (n=15), compared with BDNF intact (+/+) subjects (n=13), had lower adaptive behaviour (p=.02), reduced cognitive functioning (p=.04), higher levels of reported historical (p=.02) and current (p=.02) social impairment, and higher percentage meeting cut-off score for autism (p=.047) on Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised. These differences remained nominally significant after adjusting for visual acuity. Using diagnostic measures and clinical judgment, 3 subjects (2 BDNF+/− and 1 BDNF+/+) in the WAGR group (10.7%) were classified with autism spectrum disorder. A comparison group of visually impaired subjects with isolated aniridia had cognitive functioning comparable to that of healthy controls. In summary, among subjects with WAGR syndrome, BDNF+/− subjects had a mean Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Compose score that was 14 points lower and a mean IQ that was 20 points lower than BDNF+/+ subjects. Our findings support the hypothesis that BDNF plays an important role in human neurocognitive development.

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confidence: 99%

Association of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) haploinsufficiency with lower adaptive behaviour and reduced cognitive functioning in WAGR/11p13 deletion syndrome

Han

Thurm

Williams

et al. 2013

Cortex

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“…The representativeness of the current sample also demands cautious interpretation. Children were ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOUR IN VISUAL IMPAIRMENT 20 recruited to show an intellectual function within the typical range for their age, which is not the case for a large proportion of children with visual impairment who have additional intellectual disabilities (Alimovic, 2013). Greater difficulties on the SDQ sample have been reported in children with visual impairment and intellectual disabilities (Dijkhuizen, Hilgenkamp, Krijnen, van der Schans, & Waninge, 2016), (Harris & Lord, 2016).…”

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“…This would pose a significant confound as any differences in adaptive behaviour may be potentially linked to the learning disability rather than to the impact of visual impairment as adaptive behaviour progresses developmentally across childhood and is normative (Ditterline, Banner, Oakland, & Becton, 2008). To further minimise the possibility of additional learning difficulties which can commonly occur in children with congenital VI (Alimovic, 2013), a sample of higher functioning children with normal range verbal intelligence (according to standardized age norms for the typically sighted population) were selected for the study.…”

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Adaptive behaviour and quality of life in school-age children with congenital visual disorders and different levels of visual impairment

Bathelt

Haan

Dale

2019

Research in Developmental Disabilities

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Background: Adaptive behaviours are vital skills that allow individuals to function independently and are potentially amenable to behavioural interventions. Previous research indicated that adaptive behaviours are reduced in children and adolescents with severe to profound VI, but it was unclear if this was also the case for children with mild to moderate VI.Aim: The aim of the study was to assess differences in adaptive behaviour in children with congenital visual disorders and different levels of visual impairment and their influence on quality of life and everyday strengths and difficulties. Methods and Procedures: Questionnaires about adaptive behaviour, strengths and difficulties, and quality of life were completed by parents of school-age children with severe-to-profound VI (S/PVI, n=9, 0.9 logMARlight perception only), mild-to-moderate VI (MVI, n=9, 0.1-0.7 logMAR), or typical sight (control, n=18, -0.3-0.1 logMAR). Differences in questionnaire domains by the severity of VI and relationships between adaptive behaviour and quality of life were analysed in general linear models. Outcomes and Results: The questionnaire ratings indicated reduced adaptive behaviour, more difficulties, and reduced quality of life in children with S/PVI compared to typically-sighted peers. Effects were smaller for children with MVI, but indicated a significant reduction in quality of life compared to typically-sighted children. The effect of visual impairment on quality of life in school was partially mediated by adaptive behaviour. Conclusion and Implication: Severe congenital visual impairment affects adaptive behaviour in children with verbal abilities in the typical range. This effect is less pronounced in children with mild-to-moderate VI, but still impacts on quality of life, particularly in school. ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOUR IN VISUAL IMPAIRMENT 4 Keywords: adaptive behaviour, adolescence, childhood, quality of life, visual impairment What this paper adds:  Adaptive behaviour and quality of life are affected by congenital visual impairment (VI) during mid-childhood  The difficulties are most pronounced in children with the more severe to profound VI, with all degrees affected  Adaptive behaviour is partially mediating the effect of VI on difficulties in school

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“…Researchers examining problem behaviours of students with visual impairments are few in the literature. However, the prevalence of behavioural and emotional problems in students with visual impairments are found to be 26% to 57% more than sighted students (Alimovic, 2013). Studies that explore problem behaviours of students with visual impairments in Turkey is important in order to plan and implement interventions to decrease problem behaviours of students with visual impairments in Turkey.…”

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A Comparison of Problem Behaviours of Students With Visual Impairments and Typically Developing Students

Demir¹,

Özdemir²

2016

IJAEDU

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The purpose of this study was to compare the problem behaviours of students with visual impairments with typically developing students. The study groups consisted of 64 students with visual impairments and 68 typically developing students ranged from the first to fourth grade. The Social Skills Rating Scale Teacher Form was used to evaluate the problem behaviours of the groups. The results of the study indicated that problem behaviours of students with visual impairments were higher than typically developing peers' problem behaviours. The results of the study also indicated that age, gender and the degree of visual impairments (having low vision or severe visual impairments) had no effect on the problem behaviours of students with visual impairments. Findings of this study were discussed and suggestions for future research and practice were provided.

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Emotional and behavioural problems in children with visual impairment, intellectual and multiple disabilities

Abstract: Intellectual disability had greater influence on prevalence and kind of emotional and behavioural problems in children than visual impairment.

Cited by 51 publications

References 19 publications

Association of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) haploinsufficiency with lower adaptive behaviour and reduced cognitive functioning in WAGR/11p13 deletion syndrome

Association of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) haploinsufficiency with lower adaptive behaviour and reduced cognitive functioning in WAGR/11p13 deletion syndrome

Adaptive behaviour and quality of life in school-age children with congenital visual disorders and different levels of visual impairment

A Comparison of Problem Behaviours of Students With Visual Impairments and Typically Developing Students

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