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Rosemary MacHale; Emma NíNeill; Cathy Wyer; Emma Corley; Brian E. McGuire – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Despite the increased risk for people with an intellectual disability developing dementia, post-diagnostic psychosocial supports such as cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) are not routinely offered and there is limited research examining this intervention with people with intellectual disabilities. The aim of this study was to explore…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Stimulation, Therapy, Intellectual Disability
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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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Eli Ristevski; Fiona McCook; Sharyn Thompson; Zoe Duncan; Bill Lawler; Carole Broxham – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: While barriers to participation in physical activity are well documented, there is no consolidated evidence on strategies promoting participation of people with intellectual disability in physical activities. Methods: We conducted a scoping review to examine initiatives used to facilitate the inclusion of people with intellectual…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Intellectual Disability, Physical Activities, Athletics
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María Rivero; Anabel Moriña – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: This article explores the social life within and outside the university of 17 young Spanish people with intellectual disabilities studying in a postsecondary education programme. This programme offers training for inclusion in the labour market. Students obtain a certificate, which is not an official university degree. Methods:…
Descriptors: Social Life, Intellectual Disability, College Students, Inclusion
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Jessica N. Hoyle; Jan Warren-Findlow; Lauren Wallace; James N. Laditka; Sarah B. Laditka – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Many people view people with intellectual disability primarily as needing help. That perspective limits relationships and can promote discrimination. We sought to better understand social relationships among young adults with intellectual disability. Method: Seven postsecondary students with intellectual disability participated in a…
Descriptors: Photography, Social Action, College Students, Students with Disabilities