Feasibility, reliability and validity of the Dutch translation of the Anxiety, Depression And Mood Scale in older adults with intellectual disabilities

► The Dutch translation of the ADAMS is a promising instrument in older adults with ID. ► The ADAMS is feasible, reliable and sufficiently valid in older adults with ID. ► The Social avoidance subscale seems less reliable than the other four subscales. ► To optimize sensitivity and specificity, group-specific cut-offs are necessary.