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Qualitative Exploration of the Physical Activity Engagement among College Students with Intellectual Disabilities
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C.-C. Chen; S. Lim; G. A. Clardy – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2024
Higher education institutions today have offered a range of postsecondary transition programs for adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). Applying the social-ecological framework, this study was aimed to analyze qualitative data about the experiences and perceptions of physical activity (PA) among eight college students with ID at a…
Descriptors: College Students, Students with Disabilities, Physical Activity Level, Transitional Programs
Let's Go Shopping: Virtual Reality as a Tier-3 Intervention for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Simoni, Marisa; Talaptatra, Devadrita; Roberts, Garret; Abdollahi, Hojjat – Psychology in the Schools, 2023
Best practices for technology use in academic settings, specifically those preparing students for postsecondary transition (ages 18-21) are not well documented and research studies commenting on the use of technology for acquisition of social and adaptive skills is limited. Literature indicates that students with mild-moderate intellectual and…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Students with Disabilities, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Post-School Transition Experiences of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
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Christine Lindh – ProQuest LLC, 2023
The post-school transition phenomenon has been examined using educational and vocational viewpoints. However, despite evidence-based practices and policies, individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) often experience unfavorable outcomes. This population needs a voice in existing literature because it tends to be aggregated with other…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Young Adults
Norwegian Teachers' Efforts in Preparing Students with Mild Intellectual Disability for Working Life
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Sigstad, Hanne Marie Høybråten; Garrels, Veerle – European Journal of Special Needs Education, 2023
People with intellectual disability are only marginally represented in the labour market, and research has identified several school-related barriers to their labour market participation. This study uses a qualitative method triangulation with eight teacher interviews and nine individualised educational plans (IEPs) to explore how teachers prepare…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mild Intellectual Disability, Teacher Role, Job Skills
Family Support for Learners with Mild Intellectual Disabilities during Transition
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Buthelezi, Nomthandazo; Maseko, Nonhlanhla – Bulgarian Comparative Education Society, 2023
Family support is essential for academic success and the creation of resilient learners. Support is a complex and contested terrain that is variously described based on disparate philosophical lenses through which it is viewed. It cannot be denied that learners are bound to encounter several challenges during their educational expedition that…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Students, Mild Intellectual Disability, Transitional Programs
A Phenomenological Study Examining the Experiences and Postsecondary Transition Outcomes for Young Adults with Mild to Moderate Disabilities
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Danielle Frierson – ProQuest LLC, 2022
Research shows that students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities (MMID) transition to post-secondary educational environments and the real-world experience more barriers than their typical peers (Banks, 2014). However, limited research includes the voices of students with MMID and their parents/guardians as they describe their…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Transitional Programs, Postsecondary Education, Student Experience