Abstract
The present study examines regulatory dysfunctions and atypical behaviors in young children with various levels of intellectual disabilities. Families were recruited from parent self-help groups. 133 mothers completed questionnaires on adaptive competence (VABS-II) as well as temperament and atypical behaviors (TABS). 58 % of the children were classified as having regulatory disorders. The TABS scores vary with the child's level of intellectual ability. 80 % of children with severe and profound intellectual disabilities were described as highly detached, 50 % as under-reactive and dysregulated. The results support the validity of the TABS for the assessment of very young children with intellectual disabilities. This group has an increased risk for psychological disturbances and should be included in early mental health screening and intervention services.
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