Adverse Childhood Experiences in Families with Intellectual Disabilities under Family Supervision Orders: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study
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| Title: | Adverse Childhood Experiences in Families with Intellectual Disabilities under Family Supervision Orders: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jessica Vervoort-Schel (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability. 2026 51(1):51-62. |
| Availability: | Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Early Experience, Intellectual Disability, Family (Sociological Unit), Foreign Countries, Children, Context Effect, Family Characteristics |
| Geographic Terms: | Netherlands |
| DOI: | 10.3109/13668250.2025.2525663 |
| ISSN: | 1366-8250 1469-9532 |
| Abstract: | Background: Families with intellectual disabilities are overrepresented in child protection systems. However, little is known about how adverse experiences co-occur in this population. This study examined the prevalence and interrelations of original and extended adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and contextual child and family variables in families with intellectual disabilities under family supervision orders (FSOs). Method: We conducted an exploratory cross-sectional analysis of 128 Dutch case files concerning children aged 0-17 under an FSO, using structured codebooks. Results: Children were exposed to M = 4.4 original ACEs (SD = 2.0); 66.4% experienced four or more. Extended ACEs (e.g., out-of-home placement) and family risk factors (e.g., parental mental health problems, limited social support) were common. Several significant interrelations emerged across child, parent, and resource domains. Conclusion: Findings highlight the need to address co-occurring adversities across family contexts when developing ACE-informed strategies in child protection settings. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1505282 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Background: Families with intellectual disabilities are overrepresented in child protection systems. However, little is known about how adverse experiences co-occur in this population. This study examined the prevalence and interrelations of original and extended adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and contextual child and family variables in families with intellectual disabilities under family supervision orders (FSOs). Method: We conducted an exploratory cross-sectional analysis of 128 Dutch case files concerning children aged 0-17 under an FSO, using structured codebooks. Results: Children were exposed to M = 4.4 original ACEs (SD = 2.0); 66.4% experienced four or more. Extended ACEs (e.g., out-of-home placement) and family risk factors (e.g., parental mental health problems, limited social support) were common. Several significant interrelations emerged across child, parent, and resource domains. Conclusion: Findings highlight the need to address co-occurring adversities across family contexts when developing ACE-informed strategies in child protection settings. |
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| ISSN: | 1366-8250 1469-9532 |
| DOI: | 10.3109/13668250.2025.2525663 |
