Tizard Learning Disability Review: Volume 28 Issue 1/2

A STOMP-focused evaluation of prescribing practices in one assessment and treatment unit for people with intellectual disabilities

Jon Painter, Winola Chio, Liam Black, David Newman

This study aims to understand whether psychotropic prescribing practices for people with intellectual disabilities are in keeping with best practice guidelines.

Commentary on “A STOMP-focused evaluation of prescribing practices in one assessment and treatment unit for people with intellectual disabilities”

Dave Gerrard, Jen Rhodes

This commentary aims to define STOMP and STAMP, describes its history and evolution and the authors’ thoughts about future directions given the lack of clear evidence base for…

Diversity and inclusion policies in publicly traded New Zealand companies: inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities

Dhammika (Dave) Guruge

This study aims to evaluate employment opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities in publicly traded companies in New Zealand.

Commentary on “Diversity and inclusion policies in publicly traded New Zealand companies: inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities”

Alex Cockain

This commentary reflects upon the article entitled “Diversity and inclusion policies in publicly traded New Zealand companies: Inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities”.

What can a Family Liaison Service offer families of children with disabilities and/or developmental difficulties?

Bethan Collins, Nicole Anneke McGrath, Sabine Maguire

Families of children with disabilities experience many challenges, which Sparkle’s Family Liaison Service (FLS) aims to alleviate. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the…

Commentary on “What can a Family Liaison Service offer families of children with disabilities and/or developmental difficulties?”

Mark Murphy

The purpose of this paper is to consider the key themes highlighted by Collins et al., in light of the wider research evidence base on informal sources of support for families of…

Why am I still in hospital? Evaluation of delayed discharges from two learning disability assessment and treatment units in England

Daisy Alicia Gibson, Holly Eick, Susanne Meddings, Ceri Woodrow

This paper aims to examine the prevalence and reasons for delayed discharge from two regional assessment and treatment units (ATUs) for people with learning disabilities, in line…

Commentary on “Why am I still in hospital? Evaluation of delayed discharges from two learning disability assessment and treatment units in England”

Rohit Shankar

This commentary explores the challenges and themes enumerated by the associated article “Why am I still in hospital? Evaluation of delayed discharges from two learning disability…