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

Xavier Moonen (), Dederieke Festen, Esther Bakker- van Gijsel and Jessica Vervoort-Schel
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Xavier Moonen: Ben Sajet Center, Zwanenburgwal 206, 1011 JH Amsterdam, 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

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 18, 1-8

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.

Keywords: ID-physician; pediatric care; adverse childhood experiences; intellectual disabilities; children; adolescents (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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