2026
article
OpenAlex
Avra Selick, Lisa Whittingham, Michael A. Campitelli, Anjie Huang et autres
Objectives This study examined the point prevalence of patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) in Ontario forensic inpatient units and compared the demographic, clinical, and system-level profiles of long-stay forensic patients with and without IDD. Method This cross-sectional study utilized Ontario …
ca
(code pays fourni par la source)
2026
article
OpenAlex
Molly Isabel Pascoe, Jacqueline Vincent, Meng-Chuan Lai, Pushpal Desarkar et autres
Dinu and colleagues wrote a letter to the editor about a recently published study that looked at differences in characteristics between autistic and non-autistic adults who were seen by clinicians at a Canadian gender identity clinic. Dinu and colleagues encouraged interpreting the …
ca, gb, tw
(code pays fourni par la source)
Accès ouvert
2026
article
OpenAlex
Stephanie Andreasen, Kathryn Birnie, Yona Lunsky, Carly A. McMorris
INTRODUCTION: Autistic children and adolescents (herein, youth) are at 3.5 times greater risk of suicide attempts and deaths than the general population, with attempts beginning as early as 10 years of age. However, little is known about the predictors of suicidality or …
ca
(code pays fourni par la source)
Accès ouvert
2026
article
OpenAlex
Yousef Safar, Tiziana Volpe, Sabrina Campanella, Rachel Mills et autres
ABSTRACT Information plays an important role in people's daily lives, and government information is especially critical as it encompasses a wide range of services and topics. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can encounter challenges when finding and understanding information, resulting …
ca, us
(code pays fourni par la source)
Accès ouvert
2026
article
OpenAlex
Lisa D. Hawke, Joshua Dunphy, Natasha Y. Sheikhan, Wuraola Dada‐Philips et autres
BACKGROUND: Engaging people with lived experience (PWLE) and family members (/F) in mental health and/or substance use health research is an increasingly common practice and has many benefits. However, challenges are also encountered; these challenges include the experience of unequal power dynamics …
ca
(code pays fourni par la source)
Accès ouvert
2026
article
OpenAlex
Avra Selick, Soumya Mishra, Louisa Lok Yee Man, Lee Steel et autres
BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the feasibility of implementing Caring for the Caregiver-Acceptance and Commitment Training (CC-ACT), an evidence-based programme to improve the wellbeing of caregivers of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. METHODS: Guided by the RE-AIM framework, this study utilised participant …
ca
(code pays fourni par la source)
Accès ouvert
2026
article
OpenAlex
Molly Isabel Pascoe, Jacqueline Vincent, Meng‐Chuan Lai, Pushpal Desarkar et autres
BackgroundResearch indicates a significant overlap between transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) and autistic identities. This intersectional population has higher risks of mental health challenges and worse mental health outcomes than individuals with just one of the two identities. Limited research focuses on adults …
ca, gb, tw, au
(code pays fourni par la source)
Accès ouvert
2026
article
OpenAlex
Andi Camden, Susan B. Brogly, Tara Gomes, Astrid Guttmann et autres
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to investigate (1) prevalence and time trends in opioid use during pregnancy and (2) patterns of opioid use before and during pregnancy among individuals with and without disabilities. METHODS: This population-based cohort study in Ontario, …
ca
(code pays fourni par la source)
Accès ouvert
2026
article
OpenAlex
Alex Porthukaran, Louisa Man, Natasha Fernandes, Erin S. M. Matsuba et autres
An evolving understanding of autism spectrum disorder has led to an increase in the number of adults receiving their diagnosis in adulthood. A diagnosis that was missed in childhood can lead to adverse mental health outcomes. Additionally, when autism presents with co-occurring …
ca
(code pays fourni par la source)
Accès ouvert
2026
article
OpenAlex
Louisa LY Man, Hadas Dahary, Soumya Mishra, Carly Magnacca et autres
Background Family caregivers of children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities report higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression than other caregivers, yet few evidence-based mental health services are available to support them. Our previous research demonstrated that caregivers benefitted from our in-person …
ca
(code pays fourni par la source)
Accès ouvert
2026
article
OpenAlex
Laura C. Koch, Yona Lunsky, Kathleen Tremells, Tiziana Volpe et autres
ABSTRACT Background Guidelines outline recommended amounts of physical activity (PA), sleep and sedentary time for optimal health. Research suggests that adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) often do not meet recommendations and that engagement in healthy behaviours is impacted by those around them. …
ca
(code pays fourni par la source)
Accès ouvert
2026
article
OpenAlex
Valérie Courchesne, Margot Frayne, Chantelle Castelino, Vanessa Luk et autres
Background: Autistic individuals exhibit greater vulnerability to mental health challenges than the general population, yet they lack access to adequate mental health care. Barriers to seeking and receiving adequate mental health care, such as minority stress, adverse life events, discrimination, and stigmatization …
ca, kr, gb, tw
(code pays fourni par la source)