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Direct linkKristina N. Randall; Hannah Drew; Elizabeth S. Gilman; Emma Dixon – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Assistive technology (AT) has been successfully used by researchers and practitioners to increase task completion and independence in work and home environments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. While prior research has shown increased outcomes of incorporating AT into daily tasks, research has also…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Family Environment
Andrew Joyce; Perri Campbell; Jenny Crosbie; Erin Wilson – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Social enterprises have the potential to address some of the current barriers that people with an intellectual disability experience in transitioning to open employment opportunities. However, it is unknown in detail how social enterprises are able to facilitate this transition, which limits ability to scale-up these organisational…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Organizational Communication, Institutional Characteristics, Business
Pendl, Dominik; Glatz, Mathieu; Gasteiger-Klicpera, Barbara – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: In Austria, due to its history, only relatively little research on the topic of intellectual disabilities and dementia has been conducted to date. The present study thus aims to explore the challenges and tasks currently facing formal caregivers, together with assessing their wishes for further development. Methods: Ten semi-structured…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Caregivers, Intellectual Disability, Dementia
Paige Reeves; David McConnell; Shanon K. Phelan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Social inclusion focussed on belonging is increasingly emphasised by disability advocates and policymakers, yet belonging often remains absent for adults labelled with intellectual disabilities. People labelled with intellectual disabilities often rely on service providers to support their belonging. Methods: In this critically…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Professional Personnel, Services
Embregts, Petri J. C. M.; Tournier, Tess; Frielink, Noud – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: The present study aimed to explore the experiences and needs of direct support staff during the initial stage of the COVID-19 lockdown in the Netherlands. Method: Overall, eleven direct support staff were recruited from five intellectual disability services to participate in this descriptive qualitative study. They recorded 34 audio…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, COVID-19, Pandemics, Intellectual Disability
Holingue, Calliope; Jang, Yeon; Azad, Gazi; Landa, Rebecca – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Children and youth with autism spectrum disorder have significant, multi-system needs that require supports, such as the autism waiver (AW) service delivery model. This study aimed to identify and describe characteristics of the AW, define obstacles and strengths in the provision of adequate services and provide recommendations for…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Delivery Systems, Barriers
McGilloway, Connie; Smith, David; Galvin, Rose – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Sexual violence is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The incidence of sexual violence against adults with intellectual disability is significantly higher than in the general population. The aim of this systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis was to explore the barriers faced by adults with intellectual…
Descriptors: Barriers, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Rape
Chadwick, Darren D.; Jolliffe, Jane; Goldbart, Juliet; Burton, Mark H. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2006
Background: There is scant research on the subject of dysphagia and people with intellectual disabilities. This study explores the barriers which caregivers believe make following Speech and Language Therapists' (SLTs) dysphagia management strategies more difficult. Method: Semi-structured open-ended interviews were conducted with 46 caregivers…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Prompting, Caregivers, Compliance (Psychology)
