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Transitions-Related Support for Ageing Family Carers of Older People with Intellectual Disabilities Who Convey Behaviours That Challenge Others: A Systematic Rapid Scoping Review
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J. Jordan; M. Larkin; E. Tilley; J. Vseteckova; S. Ryan; L. Wallace – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: There are increasing numbers of ageing family carers of older (40+) adults with intellectual disabilities who convey behaviours that challenge others in the UK. It is important to understand the needs and experiences of these carers as they support their older family member to transition to different care contexts. Method: A rapid…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Literature Reviews, Caregivers, Older Adults
A Qualitative Study Exploring Ways to Support Parent Caregivers of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Kelli A. Sanderson; Meghan M. Burke; Jennifer L. Bumble – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Many parents are the primary caregivers for their adult children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. While there can be many benefits of caregiving, there can also be negative consequences for the parent caregiver and, in turn, for their adult child with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Given the…
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
Where Care Converges: Uncovering Shared Experiences of Parents and Service Providers for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Times of Austerity
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Rachel Abigail Harrison; Jill Bradshaw; Michelle McCarthy – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Since the introduction of austerity measures in 2008, funding for care, welfare, services and support systems in the United Kingdom has been reduced. There is little research that explores the experiences of parents of adults with intellectual disabilities and service providers regarding care, relationships and social networks in times…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Economic Climate, Budgeting
School Satisfaction Predicts Quality of Life for Children with Severe Developmental Disabilities and Their Families
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Sarah E. Bjornson; Adrienne Perry – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Children with severe developmental disabilities are frequently excluded from research, and little is known about their quality of life (QoL). Using a mixed-methods approach, this study examined relationships between school factors and QoL for these children and their families. Method: 171 parents of children with severe developmental…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, Quality of Life
Exploring the Strengths and Resilience of Siblings of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Chung Eun Lee; Sehrish Shikarpurya – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background and Aims: Siblings play a crucial role in shaping and guiding the experiences of their brother or sister with a disability across the lifespan. However, little is known about the positive outcomes of their roles and experiences as siblings. Understanding the positive outcomes challenges stereotypes and the stigma associated with…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Sibling Relationship