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Direct linkWilson, Nathan J.; Stancliffe, Roger J.; Bigby, Christine; Balandin, Susan; Craig, Diane – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2010
Older people with a lifelong disability, such as intellectual disability, face significant barriers to enjoying "active ageing" as they transition into retirement. Active ageing involves enhancement of quality of life through optimising the health, participation, and security of individuals and populations (World Health Organization [WHO], 2002).…
Descriptors: Retirement, Mental Retardation, Quality of Life, Mentors
Totsika, Vasiliki; Toogood, Sandy; Hastings, Richard P.; Nash, Susie – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2008
Background: In this study, we describe the experience of participating in interactive training (IT) for active support (AS). Staff (N = 58) working with adults with an intellectual disability (ID) received IT on providing effective assistance for participation in daily activities. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with staff (N =…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Caseworkers, Interviews, Participant Satisfaction
Toogood, Sandy – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2008
Background: Active support (AS) was developed to help staff organise and deliver practical support for meaningful client engagement in everyday activities. Both the amount and momentary effectiveness of staff support for client engagement have been found to increase following AS training. Training typically consists of a combination of workshops…
Descriptors: Caseworker Approach, Caseworkers, Counselor Client Relationship, Counselor Attitudes
Koritsas, Stella; Iacono, Teresa; Hamilton, David; Leighton, Daniel – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2008
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate active support (AS) training and to investigate changes to perceived engagement in domestic tasks, opportunities for choice, frequency of challenging behaviour, and level of support needs. Method: Participants were 12 adults with ID aged 27-57 years (M = 37 years) residing in three group homes, and…
Descriptors: Group Homes, Mental Retardation, Caseworker Approach, Caseworkers
