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J. Jordan; M. Larkin; E. Tilley; J. Vseteckova; S. Ryan; L. Wallace – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: There are increasing numbers of ageing family carers of older (40+) adults with intellectual disabilities who convey behaviours that challenge others in the UK. It is important to understand the needs and experiences of these carers as they support their older family member to transition to different care contexts. Method: A rapid…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Literature Reviews, Caregivers, Older Adults
Élise Milot; Ann-Sophie Otis; Kévin Lavoie; Martin Caouette; Bertille Marthouret – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: This exploratory study aimed to enhance the understanding of practitioners' experiences within LGBTQ+ community organisations when providing interventions for LGBTQ+ individuals with intellectual disabilities. Three specific objectives were outlined: to document the situations and challenges encountered by practitioners; to identify…
Descriptors: LGBTQ People, Intervention, Intellectual Disability, Needs Assessment
Kelli A. Sanderson; Meghan M. Burke; Jennifer L. Bumble – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Many parents are the primary caregivers for their adult children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. While there can be many benefits of caregiving, there can also be negative consequences for the parent caregiver and, in turn, for their adult child with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Given the…
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
Rachel Abigail Harrison; Jill Bradshaw; Michelle McCarthy – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Since the introduction of austerity measures in 2008, funding for care, welfare, services and support systems in the United Kingdom has been reduced. There is little research that explores the experiences of parents of adults with intellectual disabilities and service providers regarding care, relationships and social networks in times…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Economic Climate, Budgeting
Ariana M. Mastrogiannis; Caren Steinway; Telmo C. Santos; Jack Chen; John Berens; Thomas Davis; Michelle Cornacchia; Jason Woodward; Ilka Riddle; Brittany Spicer; Charmaine Wright; Lee A. Lindquist; Sophia Jan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Long-term care services are funded primarily by Medicaid long-term services and support in the United States, where eligibility is based on care needs of the individual with intellectual and developmental disability alone. Impact of Medicaid waiver services on self-reported caregiver needs is not well understood. Method: Caregivers (n…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Needs
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
Ana Belén Correa; Ángel Castro; María Dolores Gil-Llario – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: The present study examines the relationship between stereotypical beliefs about people with intellectual disabilities, desire for social distance, and general knowledge about human sexuality with attitudes towards the sexuality of adults with mild intellectual disabilities. Method: Two hundred fifty participants from staff, family and…
Descriptors: Stereotypes, Sex Stereotypes, Social Distance, Sexuality
Sarah E. Bjornson; Adrienne Perry – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Children with severe developmental disabilities are frequently excluded from research, and little is known about their quality of life (QoL). Using a mixed-methods approach, this study examined relationships between school factors and QoL for these children and their families. Method: 171 parents of children with severe developmental…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, Quality of Life
Rakap, Salih; Vural-Batik, Meryem – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background and Aims: This study examined the link between perceived family burden among parents of children with moderate and severe disabilities and their psychological health, and the potential moderating roles of resilience and social support. Methods: 256 parents completed an online questionnaire including Demographic Information Form, Family…
Descriptors: Special Needs Students, Parents, Psychological Needs, Mental Health
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