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Forming and Supporting Circles of Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities -- A Comparative Case Analysis
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Araten-Bergman, Tal; Bigby, Christine – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2022
Background: Building Circles of Support is an innovative strategy for developing natural support networks. This study explored some of the ambiguity in the conceptualisations, operational elements, and perceived outcomes of Circles of Support programs. Method: A comparative case study of three Australian Circles of Support programs was conducted.…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Social Support Groups, Foreign Countries, Adults
The Development and Utility of a Program Theory: Lessons from an Evaluation of a Reputed Exemplary Residential Support Service for Adults with Intellectual Disability and Severe Challenging Behaviour in Victoria, Australia
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Clement, Tim; Bigby, Christine – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: Adults with severe challenging behaviour can achieve good "quality of life" outcomes in small supported accommodation services. Yet, the research indicates that they typically experience poorer outcomes than other adults with intellectual disability. This raises questions about the degree to which research has informed…
Descriptors: Program Design, Program Development, Mental Retardation, Quality of Life