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Direct linkJorge Farias-Jr.; Claudia R. L. Cardoso; Gil F. Salles – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2025
Background: Few previous randomized trials investigated whether additional therapies could improve the efficacy of the standard combined-approach (stuttering modification and fluency shaping) treatment in adults who stutter (AWS). Aims: To evaluate in a randomized controlled clinical trial whether the addition of a psychomotor therapy over a…
Descriptors: Stuttering, Intervention, Psychomotor Skills, Adults
Rouxjeanne Vermeulen; Maria du Toit; Kristiane van Lierde; Marien A. Graham; Jeannie van der Linde – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2025
The study aimed to describe the outcomes of the voice use reduction (VUR) program on voice quality and vocal fatigue (VF) in occupational voice users (OVUs). A within-subject, quasi-experimental, pre-test, post-test research design was performed on 30 OVUs. Perceptual and acoustic outcome measures were employed pre- and post-implementation of the…
Descriptors: Voice Disorders, Occupations, Intervention, Program Effectiveness
Sarah G. Spafford; Marielena R. McWhirter Boisen; Emily E. Tanner-Smith; Geovanna Rodriguez; James R. Muruthi; John R. Seeley – Prevention Science, 2024
To understand the current state of research, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to synthesize the effects of suicide prevention gatekeeper training (GKT) on participant behavioral intention to intervene and participant suicide intervention behaviors. Included studies examined GKT with adult participants and measured either…
Descriptors: Suicide, Prevention, Training, Intention
Jill C. Fodstad; Rachel Russell; Molly Bullington; Lauren B. Jones; Micah Iticovici; Emily Meudt – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
Purpose: Adolescents and adults with Down syndrome are noted to display symptoms and behaviors consistent with a diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. While evidenced-based interventions, including psychopharmacology and therapeutic interventions including exposure and response prevention, exist and effectively treat obsessive-compulsive…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Down Syndrome, Anxiety Disorders
Bidaurrazaga-Letona, Iraia; Ayán, Carlos; Duñabeitia, Iratxe; Esain, Izaro; Monasterio, Xabier; Zulueta, Biotz; Torres-Unda, Jon – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Adults with intellectual disabilities often experience mobility limitations. Baduanjin, a mindfulness-based exercise intervention, can exert positive effects on functional mobility and balance. This study examined the impact of Baduanjin on physical functioning and balance of adults with intellectual disabilities. Method: Twenty-nine…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Psychomotor Skills, Program Effectiveness, Adults
Lindsay Bly; Maureen McBeth; Ibukun Olagunju; Heather Hirst; Dani Block; Frank Bird; James K. Luiselli – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2024
Background: Some adults with intellectual disabilities do not acquire oral feeding skills and are dependent on gastrostomy tube supplementation. Methods: Two adults with intellectual and multiple disabilities received intervention for oral consumption during daily meals (standardised food and liquid quantities, individualised procedural…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Nutrition, Multiple Disabilities
Birri, Nicole L.; Carnahan, Christina R.; Schmidt, Carla; Williamson, Pamela – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Due to the unique social cognitive profiles of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with and without intellectual disability (ID) sharing coherent and complex personal narratives can be challenging. To address these challenges research has focused on teaching macrostructure components using visual supports and repeated opportunities to…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Intervention, Personal Narratives
Fernández-Ávalos, María Inmaculada; Fernández-Alcántara, Manuel; Cruz-Quintana, Francisco; Turnbull, Oliver H.; Ferrer-Cascales, Rosario; Pérez-Marfil, María Nieves – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Introduction: Like the broader population, people with intellectual disability (ID) experience the process of grief after loss of a loved one. However, there are a series of risk factors characteristic of this population that can hinder the development of adaptive grief, including cognitive and affective aspects. The objective of this study was to…
Descriptors: Coping, Death, Grief, Intervention
Shahad Alarifi; Louise Denne; Nouf Alatifi; Richard P. Hastings – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Arabs with intellectual disabilities and/or autism may exhibit challenging behaviour that affects them and their caregivers. Early, appropriate intervention may reduce these effects. This review synthesised and critically appraised challenging behaviour intervention research for this population. Methods: All published empirical…
Descriptors: Arabs, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavior Problems
Sanikan Wattanawongwan; Jay B. Ganz; Ee Rea Hong; Claudia Dunn; Valeria Yllades; Lauren M. Pierson; Eunkyeng Baek; Margaret Foster – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
There is a lack of services to support adolescents and adults with ASD in different areas including social-communication intervention. The purpose of this study is to conduct a meta-analysis determining effects of social-communication interventions in improving social-communication skills for adolescents and adults with ASD. A search of databases…
Descriptors: Intervention, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Competence, Adolescents
Kaitlynn M. P. Baiden; Zachary J. Williams; Rachel K. Schuck; Patrick Dwyer; Mian Wang – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
Many in the autistic community have expressed concerns regarding the use of behavioral interventions with autistic children, suggesting that these interventions may not be socially valid. Though behavioral interventions have evolved to be more naturalistic and child-centered, little structured research has been done to explicitly seek autistic…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavior Modification, Intervention, Children
Matthew Schmidt; Jie Lu; Rui Huang; Marc-Sonley Francois; Minyoung Lee; Xiaoman Wang; Pedro Guillermo Feijóo-García – Educational Technology & Society, 2024
Extended reality (XR) such as Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) has been heralded as a particularly promising technology for autistic people. However, prior studies have centered around curing or ameliorating deficits and impairments and are typically conducted by non-disabled and non-autistic researchers. Using co-design and a…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Research Methodology, Inclusion
Maitê Schneider; Carolina Prietto Ferrazza; Roberta Francieli da Silva Bomber; Felipe Picon; Diego Luiz Rovaris; Paulo Roberto Stefani Sanches; Danton Pereira; André Russowsky Brunoni; Joan A. Camprodon; Wolnei Caumo; Claiton Henrique Dotto Bau; Eugenio Horacio Grevet; Luis Augusto Rohde; Douglas Teixeira Leffa – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2025
Objective: Few trials in ADHD incorporate participant-centered outcomes that evaluate the impact of interventions on meaningful life activities. Additionally, in psychiatry, the translation of changes in symptom rating scales into meaningful impacts on participants' lives has been questioned. The Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) for…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Adults, Goal Orientation, Intervention
Kirsten L. Spaargaren; Yvette Roke; Sander M. Begeer; Annemieke van Straten; Heleen Riper; Kirstin Greaves-Lord; Anke M. Scheeren – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2025
Autistic adults experience more daily stress compared to non-autistic adults. However, stress recognition is often delayed, potentially leading to chronic stress and significant (mental) health risks. We evaluated the effectiveness of Stress Autism Mate (SAM), a stress-monitoring mobile health application co-created with autistic individuals. We…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults, Program Effectiveness, Stress Management
Geraldine Boland; Anne-Marie Potter; Eilin Paor; Suzanne Guerin – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2025
Background: The social networks of adults with intellectual disabilities are often small and may be limited to family, paid staff and others with disabilities. This study explored the social inclusion of six individuals who joined mainstream leisure clubs or became local volunteers. Method: This qualitative intervention study provided structured…
Descriptors: Social Networks, Intellectual Disability, Adults, Inclusion
