Prevalence and Cluster Typology of Maladaptive Behaviours in a Geographically Defined Population of Adults with Learning Disabilities

L. Smith, Susan; Branford, David; A. Collacott, R.; Cooper, Sally‐Ann; W. McGrother, Catherine

doi:10.1192/bjp.169.2.219

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Prevalence and Cluster Typology of Maladaptive Behaviours in a Geographically Defined Population of Adults with Learning Disabilities

Published in The British Journal of Psychiatry • Aug 1, 1996

Authors:

Susan L. Smith

David Branford

R. A. Collacott

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Maladaptive behaviours are frequently present in individuals with learning disabilities; however, their prevalence varies between studies and the aetiology, classification and most appropriate management of such behaviors remain unclear. The aims of the study were twofold: firstly to det...

Subject

Typology

Aggression

Learning disability

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