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| Suicidal and Parasuicidal Behavior in Adults with Developmental Disabilities |
| Saturday, May 26, 2007 |
| 1:00 PM–2:20 PM |
| Gregory AB |
| Area: CSE/CBM; Domain: Service Delivery |
| Chair: James M. Sperry (The May Institute) |
| Discussant: John Stokes (Simmons College) |
| CE Instructor: John Stokes, M.S. |
| Abstract: This symposium will present three papers dealing with suicidal behavior in adults with developmental disabilities. The first paper is an overview of the prevalance of suicidal behavior in adults with developmental disabilities. The second paper is a case study of an adult male with Developmental Disabilities, and a lengthy history of suicidal behavior. Treatment approaches are reviewed along with data from the interventions. The third paper is a case study of an adult female with developmental disabilities and a lengthy history of suicidal behavior. Treatment approaches are reviewed along with analysis of the data from the interventions. |
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| Prevalence of Suicidal Behavior in Adults with Developmental Disabilities. |
| JAMES M. SPERRY (The May Institute), Christine M. Magee (The May Institute), Mark J. Hauser (The May Institute) |
| Abstract: This paper examines the existing literature concerning suicidal and parasuicidal behavior within the population of adults with developmental disabilities. Prevelance data are examined, and comparisons are made between adults with developmental disabilities and concurrent psychiatric disabilities, and those with developmental disabilities without concurrent psychiatric disabilities, and the general population. |
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| Treatment of Suicidal Behavior in a Man with Developmental Disabilities and Depression with Psychotic Features. |
| CHRISTINE M. MAGEE (The May Institute), James M. Sperry (The May Institute), James K. Luiselli (The May Institute) |
| Abstract: This paper presents a case study of an adult male with developmental disabilities and depression with psychotic features. This individual has a lengthy history of suicidal behavior which has led to failed residential placements, and multiple psychiatric hospitalizations. Treatment approaches will be examined including behavioral and psychopharmacological interventions. |
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| Treatment of Suicidal Behavior in a Woman with Developmental Disabilities and Borderline Personality Disorder. |
| MICHELLE J. GRAHAM (The May Institute), Christine M. Magee (The May Institute), James M. Sperry (The May Institute), James K. Luiselli (The May Institute) |
| Abstract: This paper will present a case study of a 42 year old woman with developmental disabilities and borderline personality disorder, who has had a lifelong history of self-harming behavior. This behavior has historically led to failed placements, and multiple medical and psychiatric hospitalizations. Treatment approaches are examined and analyzed. |
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