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Descriptions of key diagnostic concepts of anxiety require a certain level of IQ and linguistic skills, particularly in relation to more complex subjective cognitive phenomena. Therefore, in people with severe and profound mental retardation the clinician must rely on the observed behaviors and the observations made by primary caregivers. Awareness of the following behavioral correlates of anxiety symptoms may be of help in detecting anxiety symptoms in this population:

Anxiety symptom: behavioral correlate
Dry mouth: increased drinking
Sensations of shortness of breath: hyperventilation
Sensations of anxiety: signs of increased arousal (shortness of breath; increased pulse rate), irritability, anger, sweating, self-injurious behavior, avoidance behavior
Panic: tremulousness with excessive motor activity, agitation and or aggression

Ref: - Starvakaki, C. (2002) The DSM-IV and how it applies to persons with developmental disabilities. In: Griffiths, D., Starvakaki, C. & Summers, J. (Eds), Dual Diagnosis: An Introduction to the Mental Health Needs of persons with Developmental Disabilities. Ontario: Habilitative Mental Health Resource Network.

Descriptions of key diagnostic concepts of anxiety require a certain level of IQ and linguistic skills, particularly in relation to more complex subjective cognitive phenomena. Therefore, in people with severe and profound mental retardation the clinician must rely on the observed behaviors and the observations made by primary caregivers. Awareness of the following behavioral correlates of anxiety symptoms may be of help in detecting anxiety symptoms in this population:

Anxiety symptom: behavioral correlate
Dry mouth: increased drinking
Sensations of shortness of breath: hyperventilation
Sensations of anxiety: signs of increased arousal (shortness of breath; increased pulse rate), irritability, anger, sweating, self-injurious behavior, avoidance behavior
Panic: tremulousness with excessive motor activity, agitation and or aggression

Ref: - Starvakaki, C. (2002) The DSM-IV and how it applies to persons with developmental disabilities. In: Griffiths, D., Starvakaki, C. & Summers, J. (Eds), Dual Diagnosis: An Introduction to the Mental Health Needs of persons with Developmental Disabilities. Ontario: Habilitative Mental Health Resource Network.

Descriptions of key diagnostic concepts of anxiety require a certain level of IQ and linguistic skills, particularly in relation to more complex subjective cognitive phenomena. Therefore, in people with severe and profound mental retardation the clinician must rely on the observed behaviors and the observations made by primary caregivers. Awareness of the following behavioral correlates of anxiety symptoms may be of help in detecting anxiety symptoms in this population:

Anxiety symptom: behavioral correlate
Dry mouth: increased drinking
Sensations of shortness of breath: hyperventilation
Sensations of anxiety: signs of increased arousal (shortness of breath; increased pulse rate), irritability, anger, sweating, self-injurious behavior, avoidance behavior
Panic: tremulousness with excessive motor activity, agitation and or aggression

Ref: - Starvakaki, C. (2002) The DSM-IV and how it applies to persons with developmental disabilities. In: Griffiths, D., Starvakaki, C. & Summers, J. (Eds), Dual Diagnosis: An Introduction to the Mental Health Needs of persons with Developmental Disabilities. Ontario: Habilitative Mental Health Resource Network.

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