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Jackie Ryan; Heather M. Brown; Anne Borden; Christina Devlin; Adam Kedmy; Austin Lee; David B. Nicholas; Sandy Thompson-Hodgetts – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Autonomy is a crucial component of self-determination, yet it is limited for Autistic individuals, especially those with co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We explored how professionals supported Autistic people with intellectual disabilities' autonomy. Materials and Methods: This qualitative study used a community-based…
Descriptors: Personal Autonomy, Adults, Self Determination, Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Zuyu Wang; Andrew Sommerlad; Joan K. Monin; Angela Hassiotis; Gill Livingston – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: People with intellectual disability are more socially isolated than the general population. Aims: To explore the social participation experiences and enablers and barriers of older people with mild/moderate intellectual disability. Methods: Following co-production of the research with an advocacy group, we purposively recruited people…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Social Isolation, Barriers, Interpersonal Relationship
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Lines, Jason; Combes, Helen; Richards, Ruth – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Some adults with intellectual disabilities need support to access the Internet. This study explores how support workers understand their role in facilitating Internet access for intimate relationships. Method: Eight support workers in the West Midlands of the UK were interviewed face-to-face, using semi-structured interviews and a…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Internet, Caregiver Role