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Inclusive Mainstream Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Relational Approach
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Ilan Wiesel; Christine Bigby; Ellen van Holstein; Brendan Gleeson – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2024
Background: Despite growing recognition of their right for inclusion in society, people with intellectual disabilities are often excluded from mainstream services, or experience poor service outcomes. Method: Taking a relational approach that considers the interpersonal relations and interactions that occur in mainstream service settings in…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction, Foreign Countries
Self-Advocates with Intellectual Disabilities Talk about Love and Relationships: A Focus-Group Research Report
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Cwirynkalo, Katarzyna; Zyta, Agnieszka – International Journal of Special Education, 2019
The paper focuses on the view and experiences of self-advocates with intellectual disabilities towards love and intimate relationships. Although sexuality is considered to be a significant aspect of human life, people with intellectual disabilities are rarely given opportunities to explore and develop it as well as to express their opinions about…
Descriptors: Self Advocacy, Intimacy, Interpersonal Relationship, Sexuality
Perceptions and Understandings of Self-Determination in the Context of Relationships between People with Intellectual Disabilities and Social Care Professionals
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Vaucher, Carla; Cudré-Mauroux, Annick; Piérart, Geneviève – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2021
This study examines perceptions and understandings of self-determination in the context of relationships between people with intellectual disabilities and social care professionals. We held focus group discussions to explore the views and experiences of 10 residents and 10 professionals at three facilities for people with intellectual disabilities…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Self Determination, Residential Programs, Participative Decision Making
Do Group Interventions Help People with Autism Spectrum Disorder to Develop Better Relationships with Others? A Critical Review of the Literature
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Atkinson-Jones, Katherine; Hewitt, Olivia – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2019
Background: Social and communication impairments are a core diagnostic feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and can act as a barrier to developing relationships. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2016) guidelines recommend group social skills interventions as the first-line treatment to help adults with ASD improve their…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Group Activities
Comparing Traditional-Residential, Personalised Residential and Personalised Non-Residential Respite Services: Quality of Life Findings from an Irish Population with Mild-Moderate Intellectual Disabilities
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Nicholson, Emma; Guerin, Suzanne; Keogh, Fiona; Dodd, Philip – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2019
Background: Respite care is an essential support for people with intellectual disabilities and their families; however, there is limited evidence examining different models of respite care. The present research examined quality of life among adults with intellectual disabilities using three different models of respite services in Ireland. Method:…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Residential Care
Computer-Assisted Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: The Experiences of Adults Who Have an Intellectual Disability and Anxiety or Depression
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Cooney, Patricia; Jackman, Catherine; Tunney, Conall; Coyle, David; O'Reilly, Gary – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Despite its evidence base in the general population, computerized cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT) has not yet been adapted for use with people with intellectual disability. This study aimed to explore the experiences of adults with an intellectual disability who played a cCBT program. Method: Twenty-four adults (with a mild or…
Descriptors: Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Adults, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Evaluating Staff Training: Taking Account of Interactions between Staff and Clients with Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviour
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van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.; Embregts, Petri J. C. M.; Bosman, Anna M. T. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2013
Background: Hastings (2010) has recently emphasised 3 aspects in the training of staff who serve clients with mild to moderate intellectual disability and challenging behaviour (CB): Staff attitudes, self-awareness, and clients' perspectives. This study investigates whether programs include these aspects. Method: A systematic search yielded 11…
Descriptors: Staff Development, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Behavior Problems