Psychological Development

Behaviour
Addressing challenging behaviour in children with Down syndrome: The use of applied behaviour analysis for assessment and intervention  / Kathleen Feeley and Emily Jones. Down Syndrome Research and Practice  2006;11(2);64-77. 

Changing behavior...& teaching new skills  / Naomi Swiezy.  Disability Solutions 1999; 3(5/6):25-30.

Challenging Behaviour Foundation  - provides an information section on their website containing articles on challenging behaviour, self-injurious behaviour, the use of medication for challenging behaviour, etc. 

Dealing with challenging behaviour . In: Students with intellectual disabilities : a resource guide for teachers / Province of British Columbia. Ministry of Education -- Victoria, BC: Queen's Printer, 1995. 

Meeting the challenges of challenging behaviour  / Kathleen K. Biersdorff. Rehabilitation Review 2002 Feb; 13(2):2 p

Practical approaches to behaviours that drive you crazy / Paul White.  Disability Solutions 1999; 4(1):1,3-8,13-14.

Strategies to address challenging behaviour in young children with Down syndrome / Kathleen Feeley and Emily Jones. Down Syndrome Research and Practice  2008;12(2);153-163. 

www.BehaviorAdvisor.com  This site offers thousands of tips on managing student behavior, and provides step-by-step directions for implementing a great number of standard interventions.


Dual Diagnosis - Autism
Down syndrome and autistic spectrum disorder / Joan Medlen, et. al. Disability Solutions 1999; 3(5/6):1,3-17.

The Recognition of autism in children with Down syndrome - implications for intervention and some speculations about pathology / P. Howlin, L. Wing, J. Gould. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology 1995; 37: 406-414

Comorbidity of Down syndrome and autism / Robert J. Pary. The Habilitative Mental Healthcare Newsletter 1997 Jan/Feb; v16(n1):. 

Down syndrome & autistic spectrum (ds-autism) listserv - a discussion list for families, parents, and professionals interested in this dual diagnosis.  Topics include medical, educational, and family concerns in a free, and open forum. 

Dual Diagnosis - Mental Health
The  Canadian Association for Research and Education in Intellectual Disabilities (CARE-ID)  is being established. This national association will serve individual researchers, educators, clinicians, and students who have an interest in intellectual disability, as well as organizations whose missions are related to persons with intellectual disabilities (ID).

  • In November 2008, four organizations launched the National Coalition on Dual Diagnosis . The objective of the National Coalition on Dual Diagnosis is to support Canadians with both a developmental disability and a mental health problem, and their families. CARE-ID/ACREDI is one of the founding partners in the National Coalition and provides the home website to access the Advocacy Toolkit and related documents.

Depression in people with learning disability  / Royal College of Psychiatrists & Down's Syndrome Association.  London, UK : Down's Syndrome Association, 1996.

It's your move - Down syndrome and dementia / Karen Watchman.  Edinburgh, UK : Down's Syndrome Scotland, 2002.  

Mental Health Aspects of Developmental Disabilities is a journal exclusively devoted to the mental health needs of persons who have mental health issues and developmental disabilities. The journal produces four issues per year and covers diagnosis, treatment and habilitation needs.

Mental wellness in adults with Down syndrome : a guide to emotional and behavioral strengths and challenges / Dennis McGuire and Brian Chicoine. -- Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House, 2006.

National Association for the Dually Diagnosed  (NADD) is a US based association for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. NADD is a nonprofit association established for professionals, care providers and families to promote understanding of and services for individuals who have developmental disabilities and mental health needs.  

Dual Diagnosis - Mental Health - British Columbia
Each Health Authority in British Columbia provides services to people with the dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and mental health issues;