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ArticleBMC psychiatry2017

Identifying classes of persons with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning: a latent class analysis.

Peter J G Nouwens, Rosanne Lucas, Nienke B M Smulders, Petri J C M Embregts, Chijs van Nieuwenhuizen

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Peter J G NouwensTranzo Department, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, Tilburg, the Netherlands. p.j.g.nouwens@tilburguniversity.edu.
Rosanne LucasTranzo Department, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, Tilburg, the Netherlands.
Nienke B M SmuldersTranzo Department, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, Tilburg, the Netherlands.
Petri J C M EmbregtsTranzo Department, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, Tilburg, the Netherlands.
Chijs van NieuwenhuizenTranzo Department, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, Tilburg, the Netherlands.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPersons with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning are often studied as a single group with similar characteristics. However, there are indications that differences exist within this population. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify classes of persons with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning and to examine whether these classes are related to individual and/or environmental characteristics.

methodsLatent class analysis was performed using file data of 250 eligible participants with a mean age of 26.1 (SD 13.8, range 3-70) years.

resultsFive distinct classes of persons with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning were found. These classes significantly differed in individual and environmental characteristics. For example, persons with a mild intellectual disability experienced fewer problems than those with borderline intellectual disability.

conclusionsThe identification of five classes implies that a differentiated approach is required towards persons with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning.

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AdolescentAdultAgedChildChild, PreschoolDisability EvaluationFemaleHumansIntellectual DisabilityLearning DisabilitiesMaleMiddle AgedYoung AdultBorderline intellectual functioningHeterogeneityIntellectual disabilityLatent class analysisMild intellectual disabilityProfiles

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