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Direct linkPresnell, Jade; Keesler, John M.; Thomas-Giyer, Jen – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2022
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are disproportionately impacted by potentially traumatic experiences; however, organizations serving this population have lagged in their integration of trauma-informed care (TIC). Trauma-informed care is a systemwide response to the pervasiveness of trauma that frequently requires an…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Trauma Informed Approach, Trauma
Keesler, John M.; McCoy, Pamela; Wiltz, James – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2023
Background: Individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities are vulnerable to potentially traumatic events and trauma sequelae. Despite ongoing advances surrounding trauma and intellectual/developmental disabilities, trauma-specific treatments are needed for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This study explores the…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Trauma, Trauma Informed Approach
Keesler, John M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Organizations supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are challenged with maintaining a viable workforce of direct support professionals (DSPs). Amid multiple factors, organizational culture based on trauma-informed care may promote DSP retention through increased satisfaction and decreased…
Descriptors: Trauma, Organizational Culture, Wellness, Quality of Life
Keesler, John M. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2020
Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a systemwide approach that emphasizes organizational practices based upon principles of safety, choice, collaboration, empowerment, and trustworthiness. It is intended to influence an entire organization, with implications for clients and the workforce. The present study explored the extent to which IDD organizations…
Descriptors: Trauma, Intellectual Disability, Safety, Cooperation
Keesler, John M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a systems-level philosophy of service delivery which integrates choice, collaboration, empowerment, safety and trust to create an organizational culture sensitive to trauma. This study explores staff understandings and perceptions within an innovative trauma-informed day program for individuals with…
Descriptors: Trauma, Day Programs, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
Keesler, John M. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2018
Direct support professionals (DSPs) provide integral support to many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Yet, individuals' access to qualified DSPs is often compromised as organizations struggle to hire and retain DSPs. Despite a vast body of research exploring factors associated with turnover, adverse childhood…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Early Experience, Allied Health Personnel
