Encopresis, soiling and constipation in children and adults with developmental disability

Children and adults with developmental disabilities are more likely to evince encopresis, soiling and constipation than the general population. This set of related behaviors can produce a great deal of stress and can be a major restriction in independent living. This paper provides a review of the c...

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Published in:Research in developmental disabilities 2009-07, Vol.30 (4), p.799-807
Main Authors: Matson, Johnny L., LoVullo, Santino V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Adult and adolescent clinical studies
Adults
Assessment
Behavior Problems
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Child clinical studies
Children
Constipation
Constipation - etiology
Constipation - therapy
Daily Living Skills
Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities - complications
Developmental disorders
Encopresis
Encopresis - etiology
Encopresis - therapy
Etiology
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Human Body
Humans
Incidence
Intervention
Medical sciences
Miscellaneous
Other diseases. Semiology
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Soiling
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
Treatment
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Summary:Children and adults with developmental disabilities are more likely to evince encopresis, soiling and constipation than the general population. This set of related behaviors can produce a great deal of stress and can be a major restriction in independent living. This paper provides a review of the current state of knowledge on the prevalence, etiology, assessment and treatment of this co-occurring set of disorders. These problems are more common in persons with developmental disabilities then the general population. Furthermore, classical and operant treatment methods appear to be the best supported interventions for most cases. Strengths and weaknesses of the current research base are discussed along with potential avenues for future research.
ISSN:0891-4222
1873-3379
DOI:10.1016/j.ridd.2008.12.001