Helping the Developmentally Disabled Adult

Ethical research with the developmentally disabled.

The developmentally disabled constitute a vulnerable population in the context of nontherapeutic experimentation. Their vulnerability is characterized by diminished decision-making capacity and by susceptibility to coercive situations that may bring voluntariness into question. The international consensus is that research involving this population should be permitted, but only if the consent of...

Siting Group Homes for Developmentally Disabled Persons

The Saga of the Developmentally Disabled through the Eons

Mr. President, Chairperson, Chairperson and members of the Awards Committee, judges, distinguished invitees, learned colleagues, ladies and gentlemen: I am fully aware of the honor bestowed on me, by the Chairperson and members of the Awards Committee, and thank the judges for selecting me to deliver this Oration, which in all humility I dedicate to all the mentally retarded persons of the worl...

Self-injurious behavior in the developmentally disabled: assessment techniques.

Self-injurious behavior (SIB) is a major cause of difficulty for the developmentally disabled person. Causes are varied, but medical, neurological, and psychiatric disorders should be considered before nonspecific approaches to treatment are chosen. A careful assessment should include a thorough medical and psychiatric evaluation as well as laboratory and diagnostic studies. Various assessment ...

Spectrum of general surgical problems in the developmentally disabled adults.

OBJECTIVE This study highlights the spectrum of general surgical problems necessitating admission on intellectually disabled adult patients. Problems encountered in the management and the ways to overcome various difficulties are highlighted. METHODS Prospective collection of data on 63 consecutive developmentally disabled adult patients admitted to the Department of General Surgery, Riyadh M...