Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities: Volume 9 Issue 5

Mental health and intellectual disability: integrating different approaches in the neurodevelopmental perspective

Marco O. Bertelli

The purpose of this paper is to provide a critical overview of some main implications of the neurodevelopmental perspective for the field of the mental health in intellectual…

Assessment and diagnosis of psychiatric disorder in adults with autism spectrum disorder

Lisa Underwood, Jane McCarthy, Eddie Chaplin, Marco O. Bertelli

Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present with a range of psychiatric disorders. However, making an accurate diagnosis is challenging. It is important to follow a robust…

Diagnosing psychiatric disorders in people with intellectual disabilities: issues and achievements

Marco O. Bertelli, Michele Rossi, Daniela Scuticchio, Annamaria Bianco

Diagnosing psychiatric disorders (PD) in adults with Intellectual Disability (ID) presents several issues and need specific skills and tools. The purpose of this paper is to…

The diagnostic boundary between autism spectrum disorder, intellectual developmental disorder and schizophrenia spectrum disorders

Marco O. Bertelli, Micaela Piva Merli, Elspeth Bradley, Roberto Keller, Niccolò Varrucciu, Chiara Del Furia, Nicola Panocchia

During the last few years the prevalence of autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has increased greatly. A recurring issue is the overlap and boundaries between Intellectual…

Third generation behavioural therapy for neurodevelopmental disorders: review and trajectories

Mauro Leoni, Serafino Corti, Roberto Cavagnola

The purpose of this paper is mainly to present a general review of third generation cognitive-behavioural therapies (CBTs), and to debate whether these approaches are applicable…

Borderline intellectual functioning and neurodevelopmental disorders: prevalence, comorbidities and treatment approaches

Angela Hassiotis

The purpose of this paper is to provide a synthesis of the literature on the topic of developmental framework and health comorbidities of children and adults with borderline…

What is normal behaviour in persons with developmental disabilities?

Anton Dosen, Johan De Groef

Annoying and bothersome behaviours among persons with developmental disabilities (DD) is a relatively frequent phenomenon. However, not all behaviour that is difficult to accept…