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Paul Prins; Karin Nijhof – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common in adults with intellectual disabilities. Often there are additional disorders such as substance use, mood and anxiety disorders. The current study focuses on the feasibility and initial efficacy of prolonged exposure (PE) for PTSD in adults with mild intellectual disabilities. The…
Descriptors: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Adults, Mild Intellectual Disability, Psychological Patterns
Daniel Schöld; Rickard Östergren; Anna Levén; Martin Hassler-Hallstedt; Ulf Träff – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 2024
The purpose of the study was to evaluate whether students with intellectual disabilities (ID) can improve their arithmetic skills by participating in an arithmetic intervention programme, theoretically founded on explicit instruction (EI) and administered via an application developed for tablet computers. The intervention study used a randomised…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Intervention, Program Effectiveness, Mathematics Skills
Taskin, Ali Kemal – Journal of Education and Learning, 2023
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of rhythm and dance on the aggression levels of students with mild mental disabilities. The sample group of the study consists of 40 students with mild mental disability, 20 of whom are in the experimental group and 20 in the control group, who continue their education in schools affiliated with the…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Aggression, Students with Disabilities, Dance
María Dolores Gil-Llario; Vicente Morell-Mengual; Olga Fernández-García; Verónica Estruch-García; Rafael Ballester-Arnal – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Individuals with intellectual disabilities need an affective and sexual education adapted to their characteristics. There are few interventions that meet these objectives and offer empirical evidence of their efficacy. To respond to the limitations of existing interventions, an evidence-based affective-sexual educational intervention for adults…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Adults, Mild Intellectual Disability, Sexuality
Anthony Dujmovic-Bracak; Alisa D. Blazek; Emily M. Post; Jacqueline D. Goodway; Carmen B. Swain – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Introduction: Sedentary behaviour among individuals with intellectual disabilities, driven by barriers such as limited access to adapted programs and low self-efficacy, contributes to chronic health conditions. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Valemee Visual System (VVS), a novel tool offering visual support and structured exercise…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Life Style, Barriers, Intervention
Cure, Goksel; Yucesoy-Ozkan, Serife – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2023
The purpose of this study was to compare the relative effects of word reading and story component interventions in developing reading comprehension of narrative texts with four students with mild levels of intellectual disability. A multielement design was used in this study. The findings revealed that the story component intervention was more…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Reading Comprehension, Mild Intellectual Disability, Story Reading
Anjum Afshan; Asia Mushtaq; Tasnim Rehna; Fazaila Sabih; Arooj Najmussaqib – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2024
Intellectual disability is a serious lifelong disability that places heavy demands on society and the health system. The study was designed to determine the extent to which the intellectually challenged children are capable of improving their cognitive abilities as well as adaptive functioning through the Montessori Sensorial Training program when…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mild Intellectual Disability, Montessori Method, Sensory Training
Lally, Phillippa; Beeken, Rebecca J.; Wilson, Rose; Omar, Rumana; Hunter, Rachael; Fovargue, Sally; Anderson, Diana; King, Michael; Hassiotis, Angela; Croker, Helen – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: The aim was to pilot an adapted manualised weight management programme for persons with mild-moderate intellectual disabilities affected by overweight or obesity ("Shape Up-LD"). Method: Adults with intellectual disabilities were enrolled in a 6-month trial (3-month active intervention and 3-month follow-up) and were…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Health Promotion, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Schijven, Esmée P.; VanDerNagel, Joanneke E. L.; Otten, Roy; Lammers, Jeroen; Poelen, Evelien A. P. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: This paper describes the theory and development of Take it personal! an indicated prevention programme aimed at reducing substance use in individuals with mild intellectual disabilities and borderline intellectual functioning. Method: The process of the development of Take it personal! followed the steps of the Intervention Mapping…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Prevention, Substance Abuse, Intervention
Randall, Kristina N.; Hirsch, Shanna E.; Allen, Abigail A. – Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship, 2023
Prior research suggests that the use of multimedia instruction along with video modeling increases the ability of individuals with intellectual disability (ID) to independently complete tasks. However, the previous research has not always included instruction of the underlying vocabulary, nor has it always resulted in skill maintenance. The…
Descriptors: Multimedia Instruction, Video Technology, College Students, Students with Disabilities
Verhagen, Inge; van der Heijden, Renate; de Jongh, Ad; Korzilius, Hubert; Mevissen, Liesbeth; Didden, Robert – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Little is known about the efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in people with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning (MID-BIF). Aims: To explore the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of EMDR therapy in adults with…
Descriptors: Therapy, Eye Movements, Intervention, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Verberg, Fenneke; Helmond, Petra; Otten, Roy; Overbeek, Geertjan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: This study examines participant satisfaction and effectiveness of the online mindset intervention 'The Growth Factory' (TGF) for youth with intellectual disabilities using a randomised controlled trial design. Method: Youth with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities (N = 119; 12-23 years) were randomly assigned to TGF (n = 60)…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Intervention, Internet, Adolescents
Fodstad, Jill C.; Kerswill, Stephanie A.; Kirsch, Alexandra C.; Lagges, Ann; Schmidt, Jonathan – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
Noise hypersensitivity is a poorly understood symptom of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For some, problem behaviors co-occur with the aversive noise. Limited literature exists on treating noise hypersensitivity; however, noise hypersensitivity may be related to a specific phobia. This case study utilizes modified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Acoustics, Perceptual Impairments
Stobbe, Kelly J.; Scheffers, Mia; van Busschbach, Jooske T.; Didden, Robert – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Introduction: Compared to their non-disabled peers, individuals with mild intellectual disability (MID) are at higher risk of becoming a victim of sexual abuse and more vulnerable to its disruptive effects. This review provides an overview of content and effectiveness of prevention and intervention programs targeting sexual abuse in individuals…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Prevention, Mild Intellectual Disability, Victims of Crime
Riemersma, Ivon; Van Santvoort, F.; Van Doesum, K. T. M.; Hosman, C. M. H.; Janssens, J. M. A. M.; Van der Zanden, R. A. P.; Otten, R. – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Children with mild intellectual disabilities and emotional and behavioural problems whose parents have mental health concerns are at an increased risk of developing problems themselves. This study analysed the effectiveness of the 'You are Okay'-program aimed to support these children and parents and to reduce the risk of problem…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Emotional Problems, Behavior Problems, Parents