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Religious and Spiritual Expressions of Young People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Carter, Erik W.; Boehm, Thomas L. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2019
Although the importance and influence of spirituality in the lives of youth and young adults have garnered much attention, few studies have focused on the religious and spiritual lives of young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We examined the congregational activities, spiritual practices, and strength of religious…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Religion
Spiritual Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability: An Exploratory Study
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Sango, Precious N.; Forrester-Jones, Rachel – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2019
Background: A faith-based (pseudonym, Adam's House -- AH) and a non-faith-based care service (pseudonym, Greenleaves -- GL) were explored to find out if and how spiritual support was provided for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). Method: Six months were spent volunteering within each service and a mixed-methods…
Descriptors: Spiritual Development, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Volunteers
Spirituality and Social Networks of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability
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Sango, Precious N.; Forrester-Jones, Rachel – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2018
Background: Researchers contend that religious and spiritual communities may provide a conduit to friendship for people with IDD. This research explored the interface between social networks and spirituality for individuals with IDD living in either a faith or non-faith based service. Method: A mixed-methods approach was used including…
Descriptors: Spiritual Development, Social Networks, Intellectual Disability, Friendship
APA Handbook of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. APA Handbooks in Psychology Series. APA Reference Books Collection
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Glidden, Laraine Masters, Ed. – APA Books, 2021
This comprehensive, interdisciplinary handbook presents the latest research in the study, assessment, treatment, and understanding of intellectual and developmental disabilities. The past five decades have resulted in dramatic breakthroughs in the understanding of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Editor-in-Chief Laraine Masters…
Descriptors: Guides, Intervention, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
Are Parents Identifying Positive Aspects to Parenting Their Child with an Intellectual Disability or Are They Just Coping? A Qualitative Exploration
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Beighton, Carole; Wills, Jane – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Although acknowledging the stress of raising their child with intellectual disabilities, parents also report that their child has brought about many positive changes in themselves and family. This study reports what parents perceive to be a positive aspect of parenting their child, as currently what constitutes a "positive" is unclear.…
Descriptors: Coping, Qualitative Research, Parent Attitudes, Spiritual Development
What Support Resources Contribute to Family Quality of Life among Religious and Secular Jewish Families of Children with Developmental Disability?
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Taub, Tamar; Werner, Shirli – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2016
Background: Research in the field of family quality of life (FQOL) emphasises the importance of attainable support resources for families of children with developmental disability (DD). In this study we explored FQOL by examining some of its specific domains and expanded upon them. The 2 main aims were to examine differences in FQOL according to…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Jews, Religious Factors, Intellectual Disability