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Self- and Proxy-Rated Needs in Adults with Mild to Moderate Intellectual Disabilities: Perspective Matters
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Schützwohl, Matthias; Voß, Elke; Salize, Hans Joachim; Stiawa, Maja; Puschner, Bernd; Koch, Andrea – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Adults with an intellectual disability should be supported according to their individual needs. The perception of need, however, is influenced by the values and expectations of the judging person. Method: Using the Camberwell Assessment of Need for Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, self- and proxy-rated needs of…
Descriptors: Adults, Individual Needs, Needs Assessment, Mild Intellectual Disability
The Benefits of Supporting the Autonomy of Individuals with Mild Intellectual Disabilities: An Experimental Study
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Emond Pelletier, Julie; Joussemet, Mireille – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: The benefits of autonomy support with the general population have been demonstrated numerous times. However, little research has been conducted to verify if these benefits apply to people with special needs. Methods: The goal of the study was to examine whether autonomy support (AS) can foster the sense of autonomy of people with a…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Personal Autonomy, Comparative Analysis, Control Groups
Weight Management in Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Two Dietary Approaches
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Ptomey, Lauren T.; Saunders, Richard R.; Saunders, Muriel; Washburn, Richard A.; Mayo, Matthew S.; Sullivan, Debra K.; Gibson, Cheryl A.; Goetz, Jeannine R.; Honas, Jeff J.; Willis, Erik A.; Danon, Jessica C.; Krebill, Ron; Donnelly, Joseph E. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: The prevalence of obesity among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is equal to or greater than the general population. Methods: Overweight/obese adults (BMI =25 kg/m2) with mild-to-moderate intellectual and developmental disabilities were randomized to an enhanced stop light diet…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Adults, Developmental Disabilities, Randomized Controlled Trials
Maternal Sensitivity in Mothers with Mild Intellectual Disabilities Is Related to Experiences of Maltreatment and Predictive of Child Attachment: A Matched-Comparison Study
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Lindberg, Lene; Fransson, Mari; Forslund, Tommie; Springer, Lydia; Granqvist, Pehr – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Scientific knowledge on the quality of caregiving/maternal sensitivity among mothers with mild intellectual disabilities (ID) is limited and subject to many methodological shortcomings, but seems to suggest that these mothers are less sensitive than mothers without intellectual disabilities. Methods: In this matched-comparison study…
Descriptors: Mothers, Semi Structured Interviews, Parent Child Relationship, Play
The Prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse in Out-of-Home Care: Increased Risk for Children with a Mild Intellectual Disability
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Euser, Saskia; Alink, Lenneke R. A.; Tharner, Anne; van IJzendoorn, Marinus H.; Bakermans-Kranenburg, Marian J. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: Children without disabilities in out-of-home care have a higher risk of child sexual abuse [CSA (Euser et al. 2013)]. In this study, we examined the year prevalence of CSA in out-of-home care for children with a mild intellectual disability, and compared it with the prevalence in out-of-home care for non-disabled children and children…
Descriptors: Children, Mild Intellectual Disability, Incidence, Child Abuse
Efficient Vocational Skills Training for People with Cognitive Disabilities: An Exploratory Study Comparing Computer-Assisted Instruction to One-on-One Tutoring
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Larson, James R., Jr.; Juszczak, Andrew; Engel, Kathryn – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: This study compared the effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction to that of one-on-one tutoring for teaching people with mild and moderate cognitive disabilities when both training methods are designed to take account of the specific mental deficits most commonly found in cognitive disability populations. Method: Fifteen…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Tutoring, Comparative Analysis, Instructional Effectiveness
Effects on Physical Health of a Multicomponent Programme for Overweight and Obesity for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Martínez-Zaragoza, Fermín; Campillo-Martínez, José M.; Ato-García, Manuel – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: Overweight and obesity are major health risk factors in people with intellectual disabilities. The aim of this study was to test the effectiveness of a multicomponent programme (physical activity, diet and motivation) for overweight and obesity in adults with intellectual disabilities. Material and Methods: A quasi-experimental design…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Health, Obesity, Program Effectiveness