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Lack of studies of pharmacological interventions among adults with autism and...

1 in 100 adults experience autism worldwide but little research exists on autism in adults. Adults with autism and learning disability may have distinct needs, and in particular challenging behaviour,...

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Parenting skills support programme effective for some parents, but must be...

Parents of children with learning disability and/or autism in seeking support with parenting skills, may have need of support with specific skills relevant to supporting their child with a disability....

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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction programmes reduced stress in mothers of...

Mindfulness is increasingly recognised as an effective way to reduce stress and improve well-being Here Kate van Dooren looks at a randomised controlled trial of a mindfulness based stress reduction...

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Self-injurious behaviour: we need better research to understand this complex...

Self injurious behaviour usually directly results in physical harm to an individual and can also seriously impact on their quality of life Here, Kate van Dooren looks at a review of the literature...

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Promoting social support and parenting skills in parents with an intellectual...

Research has documented negative attitudes to parents with learning disabilities and highlighted the need for supports. Here Kate van Dooren looks at a review of literature exploring support...

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Tracking psychotropic medication use for management of aggressive behaviour

Psychotropic medications are prescribed widely to many people with learning disabilities, but there remain many concerns about over, or improper use of such medications. Here, Kate van Dooren looks at...

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