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Direct linkEmma Marston; Kris Pizur-Barnekow; Natalie S. McAndrew; Lucy Mkandawire-Valhmu; Michele Polfuss – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Feeding is an important health consideration for children with Down syndrome due to their increased risks for feeding challenges and overweight/obesity. Healthcare providers play an important role in providing feeding guidance to families; however, there is limited research on feeding children with Down syndrome and the role of…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Children, Eating Habits, Allied Health Personnel
Magda M. Apanasionok; Andreas Paris; Joanna Griffin; Richard P. Hastings; Ellie Finch; Debbie Austin; Samantha Flynn – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: This review explored (1) what digital psychological wellbeing interventions for family carers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities were reported in the literature, (2) evidence about their effectiveness, (3) factors affecting their implementation and (4) experiences of family carers who attend them. Methods: Seven…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Intervention
Kasey Fullwood; Andrew Collaro; Lachlan Power; Jasneek Chawla – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Introduction: Children with Down Syndrome are more likely to experience sleep issues throughout their life compared to typically developing children. Sleep difficulties also affect caregivers, who are at increased risk of sleep disturbances, mood disturbances and poorer wellbeing. However, the impact of poor sleep in this cohort of children on…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Children, Sleep, Quality of Life
Philcy Philip; Praveen Prasanna; Ravi Vijaya Remi; Reena Samuel; Willy T. George; Martina Shalini Arul Joseph; Mathew Lim; Gregory Armstrong; Nathan Grills – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities are at a higher risk of developing dental caries. Few scoping reviews have been conducted in India to understand their issues. We aimed to summarise the distribution and risk factors of dental caries among children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities in India.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Child Health, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
Natalie Ong; Kelsie Boulton; Jacqueline Milne; Gail Tomsic; Adam Guastella; Natalie Silove; Janelle Weise; Janet Long; Merrilyn Walton; Annette Burgess – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Children and young people with intellectual disability have poor healthcare and are at risk of patient safety events due to lack of staff training and consensus on competencies for safe and quality care. For the adoption of reasonable adjustments in mainstream paediatric healthcare clinical competencies needed to be adapted to an…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Children, Adolescents, At Risk Persons
Chelsea Marlborough; Katja Lemermeyer; Daniel J. Coletti; Chris P. Madsen; Caleb Polley; Garrett Sharp; Adam E. Block – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Children with neurodisabilities, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism and other complex needs, frequently experience sleep disturbances, impacting their health, behaviour and caregiver well-being. This study evaluates the effectiveness of Cubby Beds, sensory safety beds designed to improve…
Descriptors: Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Sleep, Furniture, Safety
Maria Bonin; Helena Taubner – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Children and young people with life-limiting conditions in palliative care often have some degree of intellectual disability. Literature about death communication with this patient group is limited. This study aimed to explore professionals' perspectives on death communication with children and young people with intellectual…
Descriptors: Death, Children, Youth, Interpersonal Communication
Ong, Natalie; Long, Janet C.; Weise, Janelle; Walton, Merrilyn – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Children with intellectual disability are vulnerable to adverse events in hospital due to limited staff skills and system safeguards. Method: A systematic review of the literature explored healthcare staff (HCS) experiences in providing care for children and young persons with intellectual disability in hospital using thematic…
Descriptors: Children, Intellectual Disability, Hospitals, Safety
Sanner, Catherine M.; Neece, Cameron L.; Herbozo, Sylvia; Baum, Marti F. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Obesity rates are higher in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (DD) compared to typically developing (TD) children. In TD children, family-based (FB) interventions for obesity are the most effective interventions. Research addressing obesity interventions for children with IDD is limited. Method: We adapted a…
Descriptors: Intervention, Camps, Health Promotion, Obesity
McGrath, Colman; Zhou, Ni; Wong, Hai Ming – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: People with intellectual disabilities (ID) typically have poorer oral health. Oral diseases have a microbiological origin, and thus, dental plaque control (DPC) is key to safeguard their oral health. Methods: A structured search strategy was applied to screen oral health promotion initiatives for DPC among children and adolescents with…
Descriptors: Dental Health, Children, Adolescents, Intellectual Disability
Kate Oulton; Faith Gibson; Charlotte Kenten; Jessica Russell; Jo Wray – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: There is a lack of evidence to inform the provision of safe hospital care and treatment to children with intellectual disabilities. Methods: Interviews were conducted with 52 parents/carers of 42 children with intellectual disabilities and 98 hospital staff about the care of children with intellectual disabilities during in-patient…
Descriptors: Children, Intellectual Disability, Child Safety, Security (Psychology)
Nicholson, Emma; Conlon, Ciara; Mimmo, Laurel; Doherty, Edel; Guerin, Suzanne – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: The provision of unscheduled healthcare for children with intellectual disability is less researched than that focused on hospital settings or for adult services. The aim of the scoping review was to map the evidence base in this area and identify areas for future study. Method: A five-stage scoping review framework was adopted.…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Intellectual Disability, Children, Family Needs
Borland, Ross L.; Cameron, Lauren A.; Tonge, Bruce J.; Gray, Kylie M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: This systematic review aimed to explore the effects of sport and physical activity on behaviour and emotional problems, mental health and psychosocial well-being of children and adolescents with intellectual disability. Method: Five databases were searched systematically (ERIC, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, SportDISCUS and SCOPUS), up to 28…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Athletics, Behavior Problems, Emotional Problems
Rakap, Salih; Vural-Batik, Meryem – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background and Aims: This study examined the link between perceived family burden among parents of children with moderate and severe disabilities and their psychological health, and the potential moderating roles of resilience and social support. Methods: 256 parents completed an online questionnaire including Demographic Information Form, Family…
Descriptors: Special Needs Students, Parents, Psychological Needs, Mental Health
Wang, Aiwei; Gao, Yang; Wang, Jingjing; Brown, Tamara J.; Sun, Yan; Yu, Siyue; Tong, Tomas K.; Zhong, Linda L. D.; Fong, Shirley Siu Ming; Dutheil, Frédéric; Baker, Julien S. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Poor health-related physical fitness (HRPF) and overweight and obesity are common health problems for children with intellectual disability. This study aimed to review existing lifestyle intervention studies, and identify effective strategies for this population. Methods: A systematic search was undertaken in three databases. The…
Descriptors: Intervention, Intellectual Disability, Physical Activities, Obesity
