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Soma Endo; Daiki Asano; Hitoshi Asai – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Static and dynamic balance skills can be related to the activities of daily living (ADL) in children with non-syndromic intellectual disabilities, and the type of balance skills affecting ADL can differ depending on the domain of ADL (self-care, mobility, and social function). Methods: The ADL capabilities of 66 children with…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Psychomotor Skills, Intellectual Disability, Pediatrics
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Ayelet Dunsky; Sharon Barak – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities tend to engage in low levels of physical activity, which puts them at risk for chronic health conditions, poor balance and gait difficulties. Nordic walking could improve gait, balance, strength, endurance and respiratory function while enjoying nature. Method: Thirty-four…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Intellectual Disability, Adults, Physical Activity Level
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Cleaver, Shaun; Ouellette-Kuntz, Helene; Hunter, Duncan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: The population of older adults with intellectual disabilities is growing, creating new challenges for individuals, families and service providers. Although there has been increased research into the ageing process for adults with intellectual disabilities, there is little focused research investigating physical mobility. Materials and…
Descriptors: Incidence, Mental Retardation, Telephone Surveys, Physical Mobility