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An Exploration of Clinical Psychology's Response to Parental Bereavement in Adults with Intellectual Disability
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Irwin, Lynn; O'Malley, Grace; Neelofur, Shazia; Guerin, Suzanne – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: The dearth of literature regarding how or when to intervene when an adult with intellectual disability is bereaved may impede clinical practice; this study therefore aimed to explore the current clinical psychology response, so as to enhance understanding of the role of the profession in supporting grief within this population. Method:…
Descriptors: Grief, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Case Studies
An Exploration of Comfort and Discomfort amongst Children and Young People with Intellectual Disabilities Who Depend on Postural Management Equipment
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Lyons, Elizabeth A.; Jones, Diana E.; Swallow, Veronica M.; Chandler, Colin – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: The natural response to the intrusive bodily sensation is positional change. This study explored how children and young people (CYP) with intellectual disabilities had their comfort needs met when using adaptive positioning equipment. Methods: Thirteen qualitative case studies were undertaken. A parent, a teacher/key worker and a…
Descriptors: Children, Youth, Intellectual Disability, Case Studies
People with Intellectual Disabilities at the End of Their Lives: The Case for Specialist Care?
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Forrester-Jones, Rachel; Beecham, Jennifer K.; Barnoux, Magali; Oliver, David; Couch, Elyse; Bates, Claire – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: People with intellectual disabilities have a shorter life expectancy, but healthcare improvements mean that they are beginning to live longer, with associated health difficulties. This means that there is an urgent need to focus research on ageing as well as end-of-life care. This study aimed to explore a specialist intellectual…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Aging (Individuals), Death, Older Adults
"We Just Call Them People": Positive Regard as a Dimension of Culture in Group Homes for People with Severe Intellectual Disability
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Bigby, Christine; Knox, Marie; Beadle-Brown, Julie; Clement, Tim – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Background: A dimension of the culture in group homes is staff regard for residents. In underperforming group homes, staff regard residents as being not "like us" (Bigby, Knox, Beadle-Brown, Clement & Mansell, 2012). We hypothesized the opposite pole of this dimension, in higher performing group homes, would be that staff regard…
Descriptors: Interviews, Severe Mental Retardation, Group Homes, Employee Attitudes