Nirbhay N. Singh (Ed.): Handbook of Evidence-Based Practices in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Springer, NY, 2016, 984 pp

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-53
Author(s):  
Theresa M. Courtney
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Evidence Based Practices

scholarly journals The pursuit of the magic pill: the overuse of psychotropic medications in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the USA

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (04) ◽  
pp. 365-368
Author(s):  
J. L. McLaren ◽  
J. D. Lichtenstein
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Psychotropic Medications ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Prescribing Practices ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Behavioural Interventions ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Practical Guidelines ◽  
Challenging Behaviours

AbstractChildren with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are likely to receive high-risk prescribing practices, such as polypharmacy, long-term use of psychotropic medications, and overuse of antipsychotics. Behavioural interventions, such as applied behavioural analysis, are evidence-based practices for children with IDD and should be the first-line treatment. Short-term use of psychotropic medications may be helpful in reducing the severity and frequency of challenging behaviours while evidence-based behavioural interventions are pursued. In this essay, we offer practical guidelines for better care.

Ongoing Transformation in the Field of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Taking Action for Future Progress

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (5) ◽  
pp. 380-391
Author(s):  
Robert L. Schalock ◽  
Ruth Luckasson ◽  
Marc J. Tassé
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Multiple Stakeholders ◽  
Critical Juncture ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Taking Action

Abstract There has been a significant transformation in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) over the last 5 decades. Although this transformation has profoundly influenced multiple stakeholders, the field is currently at a critical juncture and facing a number of social and political challenges. Given the relevance of the question, “where is the field of IDD and where do we go,” the present article describes the field's transformation, and suggests future action steps to facilitate and sustain the transformation. The seven action steps discussed in the article relate to using precise terminology, incorporating a functional and holistic approach to IDD, embracing the supports model and evidence-based practices, implementing outcome evaluation, empowering individuals and families, understanding better the multidimensional properties of context, and incorporating an explicit notion of professional responsibility.

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