Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Adults With Severe or Moderate Intellectual Disability Using the Diagnostic Interview Trauma and Stressors–Severe Intellectual Disability

Annemieke Hoogstad; Samantha Bouwmeester; Liesbeth Mevissen; Robert Didden

doi:10.1111/jir.70084

January 28, 2026Journal of Intellectual Disability ResearchOpen Access

Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Adults With Severe or Moderate Intellectual Disability Using the Diagnostic Interview Trauma and Stressors–Severe Intellectual Disability

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Key Points

The DITS-SID is feasible for classifying posttraumatic stress disorder in adults with severe intellectual disability, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.
Validation of diagnostic tools like DITS-SID in different populations is crucial for accurate classification and treatment.
Assessment using a structured diagnostic interview can improve the understanding of trauma-related mental health in special populations.
Further studies should focus on the validity of DITS-SID in children with intellectual disabilities, as current findings are preliminary.

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Observational analysis evaluates PTSD classification in adults with severe intellectual disability, suggesting future validity research is needed in children.

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The DITS-SID appears feasible for classifying PTSD in adults with SID. Future research should evaluate its validity in children with SID.

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