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How to Support Peer Resistance in Adolescents with Mild-To-Borderline Intellectual Disability? Intervention Development and Feasibility
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Eline Wagemaker; Elske Salemink; Hilde M. Huizenga; Han F. Bart; Tycho J. Dekkers; Anika Bexkens – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Adolescents with mild-to-borderline intellectual disability face peer resistance challenges, risking harmful or dangerous situations. Method: We designed a peer resistance group intervention at school for adolescents with mild-to-borderline intellectual disability, tested its feasibility (N = 4, M[subscript age] = 14.1, M[subscript IQ]…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Slow Learners, Intelligence Quotient, Vocational Schools
What Difficulties Do People with Mild Intellectual Disabilities Experience When Seeking Medical Help from Their GP? A Qualitative Study
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Oosterveld-Vlug, Mariska; Oldenkamp, Marloes; Mastebroek, Mathilde; Boeije, Hennie – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: People with intellectual disabilities often have low health literacy as a result of their limited language comprehension. The aim of this study was to explore the difficulties Dutch people with intellectual disabilities experience during the process of considering and seeking medical help from their GP. The study was intended as input…
Descriptors: Barriers, Mild Intellectual Disability, Help Seeking, Access to Health Care
Challenging Behaviours: Views and Preferences of People with Intellectual Disabilities
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Wolkorte, Ria; van Houwelingen, Ingrid; Kroezen, Marieke – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Challenging behaviour is a common problem among people with ID and in services for people with ID. This paper aims to provide an overview of the views and preferences of people with ID on challenging behaviour. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with thirteen adults with mild to moderate ID and seven proxies (family or…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Preferences, Attitudes, Mild Intellectual Disability
Exploring the Development of Existing Sex Education Programmes for People with Intellectual Disabilities: An Intervention Mapping Approach
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Schaafsma, Dilana; Stoffelen, Joke M. T.; Kok, Gerjo; Curfs, Leopold M. G. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: People with intellectual disabilities face barriers that affect their sexual health. Sex education programmes have been developed by professionals working in the field of intellectual disabilities with the aim to overcome these barriers. The aim of this study was to explore the development of these programmes. Methods: Sex education…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Mental Retardation, Sexuality, Program Development