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A Scoping Review of Outcomes Measured and Involvement of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Active Support Research
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Jenny Aspling; Veronica Svärd; Lincoln Humphreys; Christine Bigby; Magnus Tideman – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Active Support is a staff practice that aims to increase engagement of people with intellectual disabilities. This study seeks to: (1) identify the outcomes of staff using Active Support and how these are measured; (2) identify how the views of people with intellectual disabilities have been included in Active Support research. Method:…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Participation, Staff Role, Program Effectiveness
Nonpharmacological Treatment for Individuals with Intellectual Disability and "Personality Disorder"
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Williams, Emma M.; Rose, John – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Research exploring nonpharmacological interventions for individuals with intellectual disability and personality disorder was reviewed. This should prove valuable to services and professionals contemplating how to offer interventions for these individuals. Method: A systematic search of electronic databases was conducted. Articles were…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Personality Problems, Intervention, Research Methodology
Non-Medical Interventions for Individuals with Rett Syndrome: A Systematic Review
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Amoako, Annika Nina; Hare, Dougal Julian – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Research into Rett syndrome has included various medical interventions. Non-medical interventions are relatively under-researched. Recent technological communication intervention advances have contributed to the evidence base in Rett syndrome. Method: The Embase, PsycINFO and MEDLINE were systematically searched for peer-reviewed…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Intervention, Interpersonal Communication, Music
Telling the History of Self-Advocacy: A Challenge for Inclusive Research
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Walmsley, Jan; Hart, Craig; Davies, Ian; Still, Angela; O'Byrne, Catherine – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2014
Background: This paper tells the story of Central England People First's (CEPF) History Project. Method: This was an inclusive research project, owned and controlled by members of CEPF which sought to chart its 21-year history, 1990-2012. Results: It illustrates both the strengths of such a project and some of the challenges. Conclusion: It…
Descriptors: Self Advocacy, Inclusion, Participatory Research, Organizational Objectives
An Exploration of the Self-Advocacy Support Role through Collaborative Research: "There Should Never Be a Them and Us"
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Chapman, Rohhss – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2014
Background: The role of the support worker in self-advocacy groups for people with intellectual disability is pivotal in setting the scene for empowerment. However, despite the growing importance of the role, it has attracted very little scrutiny. Method: The study developed an inclusive team approach working alongside researchers labelled with…
Descriptors: Self Advocacy, Participatory Research, Inclusion, Mental Retardation
Attribution Theory Applied to Helping Behaviour towards People with Intellectual Disabilities Who Challenge
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Willner, Paul; Smith, Mark – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Introduction: Attribution theory posits that helping behaviour is determined in part by the potential helper's attributions and emotions regarding the behaviour that requires help. Specifically, helping is considered to be more likely if stability is perceived as low, generating optimism for change, and if controllability is perceived as low,…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Mental Retardation, Helping Relationship, Behavior Problems