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The Adaptive Ability Performance Test (ADAPT): A Factor Analytic Study in Clients with Intellectual Disabilities
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Jonker, Femke; de Looff, Peter; van Erp, Sara; Nijman, Henk; Didden, Robert – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: The adaptive ability performance test (ADAPT) was developed to assess adaptive skills in individuals with intellectual disabilities and borderline intellectual functioning, with or without mental disorders. As a follow-up to earlier research on the ADAPT, a factor analytic study was conducted. Method: One thousand and sixty six ADAPTs…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Mental Disorders, Mild Intellectual Disability, Test Construction
The Effects of Single Bouts of Physical Activity on Cognition in Adolescents and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review
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Ting-Yu Chueh; Jia-Hao Wu; Wei-Kang Hung; Cheng-Chen Pan; Chien-Chih Chou; Chung-Ju Huang; Chien-Ting Wu – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) typically exhibit cognitive deficits. While single bouts of physical activity (PA) have shown cognitive benefits in typically developing individuals, the effects on those with ID are unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of single bouts of PA on cognition in…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Physical Activity Level, Program Effectiveness, Physical Activities
Reliability and Validity of the Dynamic Risk Outcome Scales--Short Version for Clients with Mild Intellectual Disabilities or Borderline Intellectual Functioning
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M. J. Delforterie; A. Turhan; M. Driessen; L. Neijmeijer; B. Hesper; R. Didden – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Introduction: This study investigated the reliability and validity of the dynamic risk outcome scales--short version (DROS-SV). This instrument is developed to monitor treatment progress using dynamic risk factors in clients with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning and behavioural and/or mental health problems.…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Reliability, Validity, Risk
The Adaptive Ability Performance Test (ADAPT): A New Instrument for Measuring Adaptive Skills in People with Intellectual Disabilities and Borderline Intellectual Functioning
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Jonker, Femke; Didden, Robert; Goedhard, Laurette; Korzilius, Hubert; Nijman, Henk – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Since the DSM-5, adaptive functioning has taken a prominent place in the classification of intellectual disability (ID). The ADAPT was developed to assess adaptive skills in individuals with ID. Method: A total of 2,081 ADAPTs from clients with suspected ID or borderline intellectual functioning and 129 ADAPTs from people from the…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Test Construction, Mild Intellectual Disability, Individual Characteristics
The Role of Shame in the Development and Maintenance of Psychological Distress in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Narrative Review and Synthesis
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Clapton, Neil E.; Williams, Jonathan; Jones, Robert S. P. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: The role of shame in the development and maintenance of psychological distress in adults with mild-to-moderate intellectual disabilities has been relatively under-researched. This study provides a review of diverse current research that has implicitly or explicitly investigated shame processes in this population in some form. Methods:…
Descriptors: Psychological Characteristics, Developmental Psychology, Stress Variables, Adults
Prevalence and Potential Factors Associated with Overweight and Obesity Status in Adults with Intellectual Developmental Disorders
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Ranjan, Sobhana; Nasser, Jennifer A.; Fisher, Kathleen – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: The prevalence of being overweight and obese is increasing not just in the general population but also in individuals with intellectual disability (ID). Therefore, a need to identify factors contributing to overweight/obesity arises as this population is escalating. Materials and Methods: This narrative review article summarizes…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Incidence, Obesity
The Role of Executive Control and Readiness to Change in Problematic Drinkers with Mild to Borderline Intellectual Disability
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van Duijvenbode, Neomi; Didden, Robert; Korzilius, Hubert P. L. M.; Engels, Rutger C. M. E. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Problematic alcohol use is associated with neuropsychological consequences, including cognitive biases. The goal of the study was to explore the moderating role of executive control and readiness to change on the relationship between alcohol use and cognitive biases in light and problematic drinkers with and without mild to borderline…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Mild Intellectual Disability, Severe Intellectual Disability, Drinking