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A Dutch Perspective on Two Health Related Issues Regarding Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities

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  • Xavier Moonen

    (Ben Sajet Center, Zwanenburgwal 206, 1011 JH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    Department of Child Development and Education, University of Amsterdam, 1018 WS Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    Koraal Center of Expertise, De Hondsberg, Hondsberg 5, 5062 JT Oisterwijk, The Netherlands)

  • Dederieke Festen

    (Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Postbus 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands)

  • Esther Bakker-van Gijsel

    (Radboud University Medical Center, Postbus 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands)

  • Jessica Vervoort-Schel

    (Ben Sajet Center, Zwanenburgwal 206, 1011 JH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    Department of Child Development and Education, University of Amsterdam, 1018 WS Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    Koraal Center of Expertise, De Hondsberg, Hondsberg 5, 5062 JT Oisterwijk, The Netherlands)

Abstract

In this opinion article, we want to inspire readers by highlighting recent Dutch developments about two important health related issues regarding the quality of life of children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities. Firstly we focus on the prevention, treatment and reduction of (disability-related) somatic and psychological problems by specialized physicians for people with intellectual disabilities. Secondly, we emphasize the importance of the prevention of adverse childhood experiences and the promotion of protective and compensatory experiences. Subsequently, we stress the need for trauma informed care to support children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities who encounter adverse events. A specialized and multidisciplinary approach is advised as is the need for promoting healthy (family) relations with a focus on (co)regulation and connection as a basis for recovery.

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  • Xavier Moonen & Dederieke Festen & Esther Bakker-van Gijsel & Jessica Vervoort-Schel, 2022. "A Dutch Perspective on Two Health Related Issues Regarding Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(18), pages 1-8, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:18:p:11698-:d:916895
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