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People with Learning Disabilities in Scotland: 2017 Health Needs Assessment Update Report (2017)
Report
Truesdale, M., & Brown, M. (2017). People with Learning Disabilities in Scotland: 2017 Health Needs Assessment Update Report. Glasgow: NHS Health Scotland

The health needs assessment provides a broad overview of the current research evidence of the health needs of adults with learning disabilities. It is an update of the 2004 health needs assessment.

Diabetes in people with learning disabilities (2018)
Book Chapter
Truesdale, M., & Taggart, L. (2018). Diabetes in people with learning disabilities. In S. Hardy, P. Woodward, & E. Chaplin (Eds.), Supporting the physical health needs of people with learning disabilities, 73-82. Pavilion Publishing & Media Ltd

This book chapter aims to increase awareness and knowledge of how diabetes presents itself, as well as how it can be presented in the first place, in people with a learning disability and best practice in assessment and treatment.

Using Photovoice as a Participatory Method to Identify and Strategize Community Participation with People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (2018)
Journal Article
Angell, A. M., Heffron, J. L., Spassiani, N. A., Heffron, J., Hammel, J., & Angell, A. (2018). Using Photovoice as a Participatory Method to Identify and Strategize Community Participation with People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 25(5), 382-395. https://doi.org/10.1080/11038128.2018.1502350

Background: Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) experience barriers to community participation, yet their insider experiences of environmental barriers and supports to participation are largely absent from the literature.... Read More about Using Photovoice as a Participatory Method to Identify and Strategize Community Participation with People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Systematic review: cultural adaptation and feasibility of screening for autism in non-English speaking countries (2018)
Journal Article
Al Maskari, T. S., Melville, C. A., & Willis, D. S. (2018). Systematic review: cultural adaptation and feasibility of screening for autism in non-English speaking countries. International Journal of Mental Health Systems, 12(1), Article 22. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-018-0200-8

Aim: To explore the feasibility of screening for Autism spectrum disorder in Non-English-Speaking Countries, the cultural influences and the nurses' role in the screening process. Background: The prevalence Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is rising... Read More about Systematic review: cultural adaptation and feasibility of screening for autism in non-English speaking countries.

An evaluation of mainstream type 2 diabetes educational programmes in relation to the needs of people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review of the literature (2018)
Journal Article
Brown, M. J., Maine, A., Brown, M. .., Dickson, A., & Truesdale, M. (2018). An evaluation of mainstream type 2 diabetes educational programmes in relation to the needs of people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review of the literature. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 32(2), 256-279. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12544

Background Risk reduction and self‐management programs for type 2 diabetes (T2D) are commonplace. However, little is known about their appropriateness for people with intellectual disabilities (ID). This review evaluates successful components and th... Read More about An evaluation of mainstream type 2 diabetes educational programmes in relation to the needs of people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review of the literature.

Evaluation Report on the Western Area Support Project (WASP) on early intervention with families who have a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) (2006)
Report
McConkey, R., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., & Milligan, V. (2006). Evaluation Report on the Western Area Support Project (WASP) on early intervention with families who have a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Blefast: Family Planning Association NI; Family Planning Association UK

The WASP Project is funded by the Children Fund and aims to develop a holistic approach to interventions with families in the Western Board1 area of Northern Ireland. This is the first attempt in Northern Ireland to develop a Board-wide approach to t... Read More about Evaluation Report on the Western Area Support Project (WASP) on early intervention with families who have a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Qualitative exploration of the barriers to, and facilitators of, screening children for autism spectrum disorder in Oman (2018)
Journal Article
Al Maskari, T., Melville, C., Al Farsi, Y., Wahid, R., & Willis, D. (2020). Qualitative exploration of the barriers to, and facilitators of, screening children for autism spectrum disorder in Oman. Early Child Development and Care, 190(11), 1762-1777. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2018.1550084

Few studies explored the challenges associated with screening of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Arab and Middle Eastern countries. This study aims to explore the facilitators of and barriers to screening for ASD in Oman. The study reported the ini... Read More about Qualitative exploration of the barriers to, and facilitators of, screening children for autism spectrum disorder in Oman.

Health Promotion and Wellness Initiatives Targeting Chronic Disease Prevention and Management for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Recent Advancements in Type 2 Diabetes (2018)
Journal Article
Taggart, L., Truesdale, M., Dunkley, A., House, A., & Russell, A. M. (2018). Health Promotion and Wellness Initiatives Targeting Chronic Disease Prevention and Management for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Recent Advancements in Type 2 Diabetes. Current Developmental Disorders Reports, 5(3), 132-142. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-018-0142-5

Purpose of Review The aim of this paper was to review the recent international developments in health promotion and wellness initiatives targeting chronic disease prevention and management for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities... Read More about Health Promotion and Wellness Initiatives Targeting Chronic Disease Prevention and Management for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Recent Advancements in Type 2 Diabetes.

Management and quality indicators of diabetes mellitus in people with intellectual disabilities: Management and quality indicators of diabetes mellitus (2012)
Journal Article
Taggart, L., Coates, V., & Truesdale-Kennedy, M. (2013). Management and quality indicators of diabetes mellitus in people with intellectual disabilities: Management and quality indicators of diabetes mellitus. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 57(12), 1152-1163. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01633.x

Background People with intellectual disabilities (ID) are at a higher risk of developing diabetes compared with the non‐intellectually disabled population, as a consequence of genetic syndromes and because this cohort are more exposed to many of the... Read More about Management and quality indicators of diabetes mellitus in people with intellectual disabilities: Management and quality indicators of diabetes mellitus.

Preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders: the impact on families and the supports available to them (2008)
Journal Article
Cassidy, A., McConkey, R., Truesdale‐Kennedy, M., & Slevin, E. (2008). Preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders: the impact on families and the supports available to them. Early Child Development and Care, 178(2), 115-128. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430701491721

As more children are diagnosed at a younger age with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), a new population of families is growing requiring services. Little is known about their characteristics and need for support. Instead, past research has tended to f... Read More about Preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders: the impact on families and the supports available to them.

An Evaluation of a Family-centred Support Service for Children with a Significant Learning Disability (2006)
Journal Article
Truesdale-Kennedy, M., McConkey, R., Ferguson, P., & Roberts, P. (2006). An Evaluation of a Family-centred Support Service for Children with a Significant Learning Disability. Child Care in Practice, 12(4), 377-390. https://doi.org/10.1080/13575270600863291

Services for families caring for a child with a learning disability are changing to become more family-centred, focusing not only on the child’s needs but on those of the whole family. An evaluation of a newly developed Families Project in one Health... Read More about An Evaluation of a Family-centred Support Service for Children with a Significant Learning Disability.

Connecting With Autism Project. (2007)
Report
McConkey, R., Milligan, V., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., & Poulton, B. (2007). Connecting With Autism Project. Ulster: Institute of Nursing Research, University of Ulster

No abstract available.

Issues in caregiving for older people with intellectual disabilities and their ageing family carers: a review and commentary (2013)
Journal Article
Ryan, A., Taggart, L., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., & Slevin, E. (2014). Issues in caregiving for older people with intellectual disabilities and their ageing family carers: a review and commentary. International Journal of Older People Nursing, 9(3), 217-226. https://doi.org/10.1111/opn.12021

Background In keeping with worldwide demographic changes and an ageing population, people with intellectual disabilities are living longer and all the evidence suggest that this trend will continue. This ‘new’ population of older people and their ca... Read More about Issues in caregiving for older people with intellectual disabilities and their ageing family carers: a review and commentary.

Mothers’ Recollections of Early Features of Autism Spectrum Disorders (2008)
Journal Article
McConkey, R., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., & Cassidy, A. (2009). Mothers’ Recollections of Early Features of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 14(1), 31-36. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-3588.2008.00495.x

Background: Early intervention is recommended for autism spectrum disorders but often this is delayed because children have not received a formal diagnosis. Nonetheless parents are likely to identify features of ASD from an early age. The main aim of... Read More about Mothers’ Recollections of Early Features of Autism Spectrum Disorders.

A Study protocol for a pilot RCT of astructured education programme ( DESMOND-ID) for adults with intellectual disabilities and type 2 diabetes. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Taggart, L., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., Carey, M., Stacey, L., Madelia, P., Scott, J., Coates, V., Brown, M., Northway, R., Bunting, B., & Clarke, M. A Study protocol for a pilot RCT of astructured education programme ( DESMOND-ID) for adults with intellectual disabilities and type 2 diabetes. Presented at the Fourth International IASSIDD Europe Regional Congress, Vienna

Aim:We explored whether we could design an RCT to test if DESMOND-ID ismore effective than usual care in adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) toreduce Hb1Ac.Method:The RCT is a two armed, individually randomised,pilot trial in adults with ID an... Read More about A Study protocol for a pilot RCT of astructured education programme ( DESMOND-ID) for adults with intellectual disabilities and type 2 diabetes..

A rapid review of literature relating to support for people with intellectual disabilities and their family carers when the person has: behaviours that challenge and/or mental health problems; or they are advancing in age, (2011)
Report
Slevin, E., Taggart, L., McConkey, R., Cousins, W., Truesdale-Kennedy, M., & Dowling, S. (2011). A rapid review of literature relating to support for people with intellectual disabilities and their family carers when the person has: behaviours that challenge and/or mental health problems; or they are advancing in age,. Belfast: HSC Public Health Agency

What services and support do people with Intellectual disabilities who display behaviours that challenge and their caregivers require to meet their needs? What services and support do older people with learning disabilities and their caregivers requi... Read More about A rapid review of literature relating to support for people with intellectual disabilities and their family carers when the person has: behaviours that challenge and/or mental health problems; or they are advancing in age,.

Pilot feasibility study of the Walking Away from Diabetes programme for adults with intellectual disabilities in two further education colleges: Process evaluation findings (2019)
Journal Article
Maine, A., Brown, M. J., Dickson, A., & Truesdale, M. (2019). Pilot feasibility study of the Walking Away from Diabetes programme for adults with intellectual disabilities in two further education colleges: Process evaluation findings. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 32(5), 1034-1046. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12593

Background: People with intellectual disabilities (ID) remain at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) due to lifestyle associated risk factors. Educational programs have been adapted for people with ID targeting ongoing T2D self-management.... Read More about Pilot feasibility study of the Walking Away from Diabetes programme for adults with intellectual disabilities in two further education colleges: Process evaluation findings.

Dying For Change (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Glover, G., O'Leary, L., Shooshtari, S., Taggart, L., Trollor, J., & Hatton, C. (2019). Dying For Change. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 63(7), 633-639. https://doi.org/10.1111/jir.12650

Purpose: To discuss the premature deaths of people with intellectual disabilities internationally, what is being done and what is needed to make a real difference. Rationale: People with intellectual disabilities are dying much younger than other... Read More about Dying For Change.

Mental Capacity Regimes Approach to Values and Participation in Proceedings Involving Individuals With Impaired Decision-Making Capacity in Scotland (2023)
Book Chapter
Stavert, J. (2023). Mental Capacity Regimes Approach to Values and Participation in Proceedings Involving Individuals With Impaired Decision-Making Capacity in Scotland. In C. Kong, J. Coggon, P. Cooper, M. Dunn, & A. Ruck Keene (Eds.), Capacity, Participation and Values in Comparative Legal Perspective. Bristol University Press

Chapter in 'Capacity, Participation and Values in Comparative Legal Perspective' edited by Camillia Kong, John Coggon, Penny Cooper, Michael Dunn and Alex Ruck Keene