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Expressing Sexuality in Silent and Weep: Experience of Chinese People with Intellectual Disabilities and Parents
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Angus Y. K. Lam; Matthew K. S. Yau; Richard C. Franklin; Peter A. Leggat – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Sexual well-being significantly impacts the overall quality of life for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities. Notably, parents play a pivotal role in influencing their children's sexual development, and their attitudes towards this topic are shaped by Chinese sociocultural values. Methods: This study employed…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Well Being, Quality of Life, Intellectual Disability
Positive Identity Development through Community Engagement among Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Rodriquez, Jason; Gupta, Anmol; Ballard, Staci C.; Siperstein, Gary N. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Identity development in individuals with disabilities is often negatively impacted by exclusion, marginalisation, and stigma. However, meaningful opportunities for community engagement can serve as one pathway towards establishing positive identity. This pathway is further examined in the present study. Methods: Researchers used a…
Descriptors: Youth, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Self Concept
Psychosocial-Behavioural Interventions for School-Aged Children with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review of Randomised Control Trials
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Windsor, Catriona; Zhang, Tingwei; Wilson, Nathan J.; Blyth, Katrina; Ballentine, Natalie; Speyer, Renée – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Evidence-based interventions are essential for school-aged children with intellectual disabilities to facilitate development and promote future independence. Methods: Using a PRISMA approach, systematic screening of five databases was undertaken. Original randomised controlled studies with psychosocial-behavioural interventions were…
Descriptors: Intervention, Elementary School Students, Intellectual Disability, Students with Disabilities
Applying the Self-Determination Theory to Develop a School-to-Work Peer Mentoring Programme to Promote Social Inclusion
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Fisher, Marisa H.; Athamanah, Lindsay S.; Sung, Connie; Josol, Cynde Katherine – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Abstract Social inclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is related to positive mental health and social outcomes; yet, individuals with IDD experience societal barriers that limit opportunities for community participation. Providing opportunities for interactions between individuals with and without IDD…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Mentors, Inclusion, Peer Relationship
Changes in Understandings and Perceptions of Individuals, Significant Others and Community Supporters Involved in a Theatre Company for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Dickinson, Danielle; Hutchinson, Nick – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Theatre companies to show positive capabilities and identities of people with intellectual disabilities have been established. Existing research focuses upon sole theatre performances and rarely includes the impacts on those in the immediate and wider contexts of people with intellectual disabilities. Methods: The impacts of a theatre…
Descriptors: Theater Arts, Intellectual Disability, Self Concept, Individual Development
Thriving with Down Syndrome: A Qualitative Multiple Case Study
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Thompson, Talia; Talapatra, Devadrita; Hazel, Cynthia E.; Coleman, Jeanine; Cutforth, Nicholas – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Down syndrome (DS) is the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability. Prior research has primarily focused on associated medical problems and skill deficits. This study takes a novel positive psychology approach by examining critical individual characteristics and environmental factors that facilitate exceptional quality of…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Case Studies, Adults, Well Being
How to Facilitate Transition to Adulthood? Innovative Solutions from Parents of Young Adults with Profound Intellectual Disability
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Gauthier-Boudreault, Camille; Couture, Mélanie; Gallagher, Frances – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: At age 21, access to specialised services for youth with profound intellectual disability is reduced. Few studies have focused on parents' views concerning potential solutions to ease the transition to adulthood, and most existing solutions target young adults with less severe intellectual disability. The aim of this study is to…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Severe Intellectual Disability, Parent Attitudes, Semi Structured Interviews