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Svae, Gøril Brevik; Hassel, Bjørnar; Søndenaa, Erik – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: People with intellectual disabilities can be exposed to sexual abuse and they can display harmful sexual behaviour. This study aimed to identify barriers to preventing harmful sexual behaviour in people with intellectual disabilities within the support sector and the justice system. Method: We conducted focus group interviews with 20…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Sexuality, Prevention, Access to Education
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Tanaka, Miho; Kanehara, Akiko; Morishima, Ryo; Kumakura, Yousuke; Okouchi, Noriko; Nakajima, Naomi; Hamada, Junko; Ogawa, Tomoko; Tamune, Hidetaka; Nakahara, Mutsumi; Jinde, Seiichiro; Kano, Yukiko; Kasai, Kiyoto – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: The 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) is characterised by a changing pattern of overlapping intellectual, physical, and mental disabilities along the course of one's life. However, the impact of overlapping disorders (multimorbidity) on educational challenges remains unclear. Method: A survey was conducted with 88 caregivers of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Genetic Disorders, Disabilities, Comorbidity
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Tracy, Jane; McDonald, Rachael – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Background: Despite awareness of the health inequalities experienced by people with intellectual disability, their health status remains poor. Inequalities in health outcomes are manifest in higher morbidity and rates of premature death. Contributing factors include the barriers encountered in accessing and receiving high-quality health care.…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Partnerships in Education, Health Services, Mental Retardation