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Rosenthal, Eliana; Parish, Susan L.; Ransom, Cristina; Smith, Lauren D.; Mitra, Monika – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2022
This article explores the role of formal and informal supports for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) throughout their pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum experiences. Data from qualitative interviews with women with IDD (n = 16) were analyzed. Results showed that formal supports aided in planning, transportation,…
Descriptors: Females, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Pregnancy
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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
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Ward, Rolanda L.; Nichols, Amanda D.; Freedman, Ruth I. – Health & Social Work, 2010
Even as attention is drawn to the increasing number of individuals who experience health inequalities in the United States, little is known about the health inequalities experienced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Current disability research mainly focuses on physical disabilities. This article discusses the health…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Focus Groups, Developmental Disabilities, Community Support
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Cocks, E.; Boaden, R. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: The Personalised Residential Supports (PRS) Project provided detailed information about the nature, purposes and outcomes of PRS from the perspectives of key stakeholder groups including people with developmental disabilities, family members and service providers. Although these forms of support have developed over the past two…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Developmental Disabilities, Criteria, Family Influence