Exploring the specific needs of an understudied group: Children with intellectual disability in residential child care

Sainero, Ana; Valle, Jorge F. del; López, Mónica López; Bravo, Amaia

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2013.04.026

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“…In our sample, we observed that children with ID present a clinical range in the CBCL more frequently than do their peers without ID, which is similar to previous findings in Spain by Sainero et al ().…”

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confidence: 92%

“…In terms of the children and young people’s physical and mental health, a greater presence of physical ailments in the group with disability was observed, as well as a higher frequency of interventions in support of speech and motor skills, which is similar to findings in previous studies (Sainero et al, ). All of this clearly involves the use of more, and more specialised, resources for children with ID.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…ID has been shown to be associated with a higher presence of mental health antecedents or ID in either of the parents, replicating findings by Sainero et al (). In general, a greater number of family risk factors was found in the group with ID (use of intoxicating substances by parents, poverty, gender violence, etc.…”

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confidence: 77%

“…Taken together, these three findings − long stays in centres, more illnesses and increased incidence of mental health problems in minors with ID − would seem to be sufficient argument for better specialisation in residential care for this group, with professionals who are specially trained in disability and mental health (Sainero et al, ). The care system must respond both to their specific needs at the time and their often difficult transition to adult life (Harwick, Lindstrom, & Unruh, ), something which is complicated enough in minors in care without mental health issues or disability.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…The socio‐demographic profile of children with ID in care is well defined, characterised by a larger presence of boys (Algood, Hong, Gourdine, & Williams, ; Chmelka et al, ; Lightfoot et al, ; Oliván, ; Sainero et al, ; Slayter & Springer, , Sullivan & Knutson, ; Trout et al, ) and a high frequency of backgrounds of mental health problems and ID in the parents (Sainero et al, ).…”

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Children and young people with intellectual disability in residential childcare: Prevalence of mental health disorders and therapeutic interventions

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Children with intellectual disability are more likely to suffer abuse and neglect. Therefore, they are over‐represented among children in childcare interventions, particularly in residential childcare. The main goal of this article was to explore the correlates of mental health diseases in a sample of 169 children (6–18 years old) in residential care with intellectual disability compared with a group of 625 children, also in residential care but without disability. Results show that the prevalence of intellectual disability in residential childcare in Spain is about 19%, which is significant due to their special needs. In addition to this disability, they have a higher frequency of clinical problems in the scales of withdrawal‐depression, thought problems, attention problems and, above all, social problems than do their peers in residential care. They are also referred more frequently to therapeutic services, in particular to psychiatric intervention and they receive more pharmacological treatments.

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Children with Disability in Out-of-Home Care: Prevalence and Characteristics

Cheng,

Tani,

Katz

2024

The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Disability

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A Systematic Review of Residential Care for Children and Young People with Disabilities: Towards the Development of Quality Indicators

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Lucas Casanova,

Sanches-Ferreira

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Considering data that suggests an overrepresentation of children/youth with disabilities in Residential Care Homes (RCH), placing them in a situation of accumulation of risk factors and increased vulnerability, this study presents a systematic literature review (SLR) focused on this target group. Research questions address prevalence rates, characteristics and outcomes of children/youth with disabilities in RCH; characteristics and practices of RCH, and evidence-based interventions; and recommendations to improve practices to support the development of quality indicators to improve the experience of children and young people with disabilities in RCH. Methodology followed PRISMA-P and the protocol was registered with PROSPERO. Five databases were used and 31 studies were included. Results demonstrate the need for clear definitions of disability to ensure consistent data and guide policymaking for RCH. Moreover, results show gaps in research on the experiences of children/youth with disabilities in RCH, and on specific interventions for this population. Based on the recommendations offered by the literature, this SLR contributes to the development of quality indicators that consider the needs of children/youth with disabilities in RCH and promote their participation in all areas of life.

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Exploring the specific needs of an understudied group: Children with intellectual disability in residential child care

Cited by 26 publications

References 25 publications

Children and young people with intellectual disability in residential childcare: Prevalence of mental health disorders and therapeutic interventions

Children and young people with intellectual disability in residential childcare: Prevalence of mental health disorders and therapeutic interventions

Children with Disability in Out-of-Home Care: Prevalence and Characteristics

A Systematic Review of Residential Care for Children and Young People with Disabilities: Towards the Development of Quality Indicators

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