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Ability and dependency in adolescents with severe learning disabilities

I McKinlay1, A Ferguson, C Jolly

  • 1Mackay Gordon Centre, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Pendlebury, Manchester.

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This study explored the abilities and care needs of adolescents with severe learning disabilities. Findings indicate a correlation between communication/mobility skills and social behavior, with earlier puberty markers in those with Down syndrome.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Special Education

Background:

  • Adolescents with severe learning disabilities present unique challenges in care and support.
  • Understanding their abilities and needs is crucial for effective intervention and quality of life.
  • Limited research exists on the specific abilities and care requirements of this demographic in the UK context.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the abilities and care needs of adolescents with severe learning disabilities.
  • To identify factors associated with better social behavior in this population.
  • To examine developmental milestones, such as puberty, in relation to specific conditions like Down syndrome.

Main Methods:

  • Structured interviews were conducted with parents/carers of 71 adolescents (42 males, 29 females) aged 11-25 years.

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  • Participants attended schools or adult training centers in Salford, Manchester.
  • Data collected focused on functional abilities, social behavior, and developmental milestones.

    • Main Results:

    • 56% of subjects could speak in sentences, and 82% could walk.
    • Better walking and talking abilities were linked to improved social behavior.
    • Earlier onset of shaving and menarche was observed in subjects with Down syndrome compared to others.
    • A significant percentage of females (59%) and males (24%) were thought to have received sex education.

    Conclusions:

    • Functional abilities like walking and talking are associated with better social behavior in adolescents with severe learning disabilities.
    • Individuals with Down syndrome may experience earlier pubertal development.
    • Further research is needed to address the sexual health and education needs of this vulnerable population, including understanding the prevalence of sexual abuse.