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Publication date: 1 October 2002

Julie Beadle‐Brown

The paper uses a case study to illustrate the difficulties experienced by those trying to access direct payments for people with learning disabilities, and considers the reasons…

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The paper uses a case study to illustrate the difficulties experienced by those trying to access direct payments for people with learning disabilities, and considers the reasons why such difficulties exist. It proposes measures needed to ensure that people with learning disabilities have equal access to this form of funding.

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Tizard Learning Disability Review, vol. 7 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1359-5474

Article
Publication date: 4 April 2016

Lisa Richardson, Julie Beadle-Brown, Jill Bradshaw, Colin Guest, Aida Malovic and Julian Himmerich

The purpose of this paper is to summarise key findings and recommendations from the “Living in Fear” research project focusing on the experiences of people with learning…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to summarise key findings and recommendations from the “Living in Fear” research project focusing on the experiences of people with learning disabilities and autism related to disability hate crime and the experience of the police in dealing with such incidents.

Design/methodology/approach

Methods included: first, a postal survey with 255 people with learning disabilities or autism (or their carers for people with more severe disabilities), of whom 24 also took part in semi-structured interviews; and second, an electronic survey of the knowledge and experience of 459 police officers or support staff.

Findings

Just under half of participants had experienced some form of victimisation. The Police reported problems with the definition of disability hate crime and challenges to responding effectively.

Social implications

A case study from the research highlights some of the key findings and is linked to implications for people with learning disabilities and autism, carers, police and other agencies.

Originality/value

Previous research has highlighted that victimisation is an issue for this group of people, but has never explored the prevalence and nature of such experiences in a representative sample. Neither has previous research brought together the perspectives of so many different agencies to offer recommendations that go across many sectors. The paper will be of interest to people with disabilities and their carers, professionals in health, social care and the Criminal Justice system.

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Tizard Learning Disability Review, vol. 21 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1359-5474

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Article
Publication date: 15 July 2011

Richard Mills and Stephen Marchant

There are many treatments and interventions available to families and carers of children with autism, many without any solid evidence base. This paper aims to present and discuss…

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Purpose

There are many treatments and interventions available to families and carers of children with autism, many without any solid evidence base. This paper aims to present and discuss the literature on some of the commonly used and better researched interventions.

Design/methodology/approach

Research literature drawing on systematic reviews in particular, where available, was collated and summarised under the subheadings of psycho‐educational, psycho‐pharmacological, and complementary interventions or therapies.

Findings

There are very few interventions that have a solid research base. Even those with the strongest evidence base, such as early intensive behavioural intervention, have not necessarily been found to have a universally positive impact. Recent studies have been methodologically stronger, but there are still many weaknesses in the research to date.

Originality/value

This paper attempts to provide a balanced and independent view of the literature on different interventions for autism.

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Tizard Learning Disability Review, vol. 16 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1359-5474

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Article
Publication date: 10 October 2011

Paul Cambridge, Jim Mansell, Julie Beadle‐Brown, Alisoun Milne and Beckie Whelton

The purpose of this paper is to report the key findings from a study of adult protection referrals collected by two English local authorities during 1998‐2005.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to report the key findings from a study of adult protection referrals collected by two English local authorities during 1998‐2005.

Design/methodology/approach

Referrals were analysed for patterns relating to risk with client level data supplemented by information from the local authority databases and from the Care Quality Commission. The analysis also examined associations between adult protection processes and outcomes and looked at how adult protection monitoring data could be improved to better inform safeguarding management and practice at local and national level.

Findings

Sexual abuse was most frequently reported for people with intellectual disabilities, who were also at higher risk of abuse when living out of area. Older people were most at risk of financial abuse in community settings and of neglect in residential care.

Originality/value

The study identifies patterns of risk in the abuse of older people and those with intellectual disabilities and informs preventive interventions. It also indicates priorities for improving the quality and comparability of adult protection monitoring data.

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The Journal of Adult Protection, vol. 13 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1466-8203

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Article
Publication date: 15 July 2011

Greg Pasco

This paper aims to describe the way in which autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is identified, defined and diagnosed; and how changes in the conceptualisation and understanding of…

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Purpose

This paper aims to describe the way in which autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is identified, defined and diagnosed; and how changes in the conceptualisation and understanding of autism have impacted on clinical practice and research findings. Specific issues relating to the nature of Asperger syndrome and the profile of females with ASD are discussed. Finally, the apparent increase over time in the incidence of autism is considered.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper is a non‐systematic review of the current literature relating to the diagnosis and epidemiology of autism.

Findings

Despite its diverse presentation and complex aetiology, the autism spectrum is increasingly well understood amongst professionals and the general public. Diagnostic criteria are revised periodically and new versions of the formal definitions are due to be published soon. The prevalence of ASD appears to be in the region of 1 per cent. There is a clear perception that the true incidence of autism is on the increase and, despite several well‐conducted epidemiological studies, it remains impossible to confirm or refute this notion.

Practical implications

Diagnosis in clinical practice should involve some reference to the formal criteria, the use of standardised diagnostic instruments and should ideally take place within a multi‐disciplinary team setting.

Originality/value

This paper provides an up‐to‐date review of current diagnostic practice for all professionals working with children and adults with ASD.

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Publication date: 15 July 2011

Eric Emerson, Chris Hatton, Richard Hastings, David Felce, Andrew McCulloch and Paul Swift

The purpose of this paper is to summarise what is known about the health of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to summarise what is known about the health of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Design/methodology/approach

The paper aims to update the unpublished review and scoping paper undertaken by Swift for the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities; provide a conceptual framework for understanding the key determinants of the poorer health outcomes experienced by people with ASD; undertake a brief option appraisal of existing sources of data that may be of value in addressing the mortality and morbidity of people with ASD; and establish future research possibilities.

Findings

The limited literature suggests higher rates of mortality and morbidity among people with ASD.

Originality/value

A simple conceptual framework for understanding the key determinants of poorer health of people with ASD is proposed. Options for studying the mortality and morbidity in ASD using existing data sources are also appraised and recommendations are made for future research in the area.

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Tizard Learning Disability Review, vol. 16 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1359-5474

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Tizard Learning Disability Review, vol. 9 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1359-5474

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Tizard Learning Disability Review, vol. 9 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1359-5474

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Publication date: 1 February 2006

Paul Cambridge

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Tizard Learning Disability Review, vol. 11 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1359-5474

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Publication date: 6 July 2012

Peter McGill

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Tizard Learning Disability Review, vol. 17 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1359-5474

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