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Eleanor McKillop; Alison Spencer; Cathryn Marrington – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) is a NICE recommended treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder within the general population. Ongoing research is now investigating the use of EMDR for individuals with intellectual disability. Alongside quantitative research efforts, it is beneficial to explore the…
Descriptors: Eye Movements, Sensory Experience, Therapy, Intellectual Disability
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Yasmine Dunn; S. J. Summers; Dave Dagnan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Endings in therapy are discussed widely in mainstream literature, however, there is only a small amount of research that considers endings in therapy for people with intellectual disabilities. Methods: Eight therapists were interviewed about their experience of ending therapy with people with intellectual disabilities. Interviews were…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Experience, Change, Psychotherapy
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Fathimath Akhila; Asir John Samuel – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Existing literature failed to explore the parental expectations and experiences from physiotherapy for children with Down syndrome. Hence, we aimed to validate a semi-structured interview guide to explore parental experiences and expectations from physiotherapy for children with Down syndrome. Methods: A 28-item interview guide was…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Physical Therapy, Children, Parent Attitudes
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Lianne Bakkum; Célinde Paalman; Annelieke Müller; Agnies van Eeghen; Carlo Schuengel – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Experience sampling may be useful for mental health research with people with intellectual disability, and evidence of the potential benefits is starting to emerge. This multiple-method study identified potential avenues for tailoring this method to the needs of people with intellectual disability. Method: A scoping review was…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Research Methodology, Intellectual Disability, Adults
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Biljana Milanovic-Dobrota; Sara Jelic; Nataša Buha; Mirjana Japundža-Milisavljevic – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Individuals with intellectual disabilities have the lowest employment rates amongst all disability types, despite available job opportunities. Employer bias is a significant barrier to their workforce participation. This research examines employers' opinions towards hiring individuals with intellectual disabilities in Serbia. Method:…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Intellectual Disability, Employer Attitudes, Employees
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Sue Caton; Chris Hatton; Jill Bradshaw; Andrew Jahoda; Rosemary Kelly; Roseann Maguire; Edward Oloidi; Laurence Taggart; Stuart Todd; Richard P. Hastings; the Coronavirus and People with Learning Disabilities Study Team – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: People with intellectual disabilities commonly experience multiple barriers to 'going out'. Aims: This paper explores what barriers prevented people from going out, and if the extent and nature of going out changed over time for people with intellectual disabilities as the COVID-19 pandemic progressed. Methods: Data are drawn from a…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, COVID-19, Pandemics, Foreign Countries
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Gemma Testerink; Annet ten Brug; Gerdine Douma; Annette van der Putten – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Snoezelen is often used for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities, but scarcely evaluated. This study aimed to provide insight into the application and perceived effects of snoezelen from the perspective of support persons. Method: We conducted an international survey with professionals (n = 130) and relatives (n…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Program Effectiveness, Professional Personnel
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Freya Elise; Brian Irvine; Jana Brinkert; Charlie Hamilton; Emily K. Farran; Elizabeth Milne; Gaia Scerif; Anna Remington – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Autistic people without intellectual disabilities have increased perceptual capacity: they can process more information at any given time compared to non-autistic people. We examined whether increased perceptual capacity is evident across the autistic spectrum (i.e. for autistic people with intellectual disabilities) and whether it is…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Genetic Disorders, Adults, Intellectual Disability
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Golnaz Ghaderi; Virginie Cobigo – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Understanding the cognitive processes of individuals with intellectual disabilities in financially abusive situations is critical to develop effective prevention strategies. Aims: This study investigated how persons with intellectual disabilities define and analyse financially abusive situations, and how they would feel and act in…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Cognitive Processes, Prevention, Money Management
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Caroline Kassee; Patrick Jachyra; Vijitha Mahalingam; Ami Tint; Hsiang-Yuan Lin; Stephanie H. Ameis; Adriana Di Martino; Yona Lunsky; Meng-Chuan Lai – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Purpose: Understanding the experiences of people with developmental disabilities during the initial period of COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers completed baseline and up to five follow-up online surveys using the CRISIS-AFAR measures, between July 2020 and September 2021. We used…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, COVID-19, Pandemics, Developmental Disabilities
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Madelaine Carter; Nicole Bobbette; Sabrina Campanella; Yona Lunsky – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Workers in the intellectual disability sector encounter significant work-related stress impacting their mental health. This study explores the barriers faced by these workers when accessing mental health support during the pandemic. Methods: 1831 surveys were completed by intellectual disability support workers from Ontario, Canada…
Descriptors: Employees, Intellectual Disability, Barriers, Mental Health
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Pendl, Dominik; Glatz, Mathieu; Gasteiger-Klicpera, Barbara – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: In Austria, due to its history, only relatively little research on the topic of intellectual disabilities and dementia has been conducted to date. The present study thus aims to explore the challenges and tasks currently facing formal caregivers, together with assessing their wishes for further development. Methods: Ten semi-structured…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Caregivers, Intellectual Disability, Dementia
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Elisa Vigna; Andrea Meek; Stephen Beyer – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: The study reports the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns on jobs for people with intellectual disabilities and autism. The study focuses on the impact of the first and the fire-break lockdowns and the actions taken to support young people. Method: Data was collected from the cohort of young people currently working in Wales,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Youth, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability
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Werner, Shirli; Holler, Roni – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: People with intellectual disabilities have the right to live in the community. As social workers have an important role in decisions regarding residential settings, this study examined their recommendations regarding residential living arrangements of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Method: Using a factorial survey approach…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Work, Caseworkers, Intellectual Disability
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Kimberly J. Cheah; Vivienne Riches; Vimallan Manokara – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Despite various government initiatives, people with disabilities all over the world face some degree of hindrance when they try to contribute to society. Aim: This project sought to give voice to and understand the perceptions and experiences of persons with disabilities in Singapore when contributing to society through volunteerism…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adults, Disabilities, Volunteers
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