Jorja Wilson's List: Impact of Intellectual Disability on Transitions Across Lifespan

An interesting article that explores information regarding assessments for adults with disability. The article looks at disorders including depression, anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, conduct disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, sexual disorders and dementias. The method for assessment used in this journal article is the developmental behaviour checklist. The article is long but has interesting facts regarding intellectual deficits and assessments involved.

This article discusses research regarding mental disorders between the periods of 1947-1972 to 1972-1997. The study carried out over 50 years included both male and female subjects. The aim was to identify any psychotic/neurotic disorders. It was found that the reduction in neurotic and organic brain disorder incidences may be linked to structural changes in society and medical advances. This is a good article to read as it includes different methods of research and interesting findings.

This is a simple easy to read web page with good background information. The web page is a good starting point for people to gain an understanding of what it means to have a child with a disability. I would suggest this only as a starting point for further research into disabilities.