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Luymes, Nicole J.; Redquest, Brianne K. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2022
Children and youth diagnosed with developmental disabilities (DD) are at a higher risk for mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety) and physical health issues (e.g., obesity) when compared to their typically developing counterparts. An intervention that may be able to mitigate and even prevent these issues is physical activity (PA); however, despite…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Intervention, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level
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Badry, D. E.; And Others – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1989
The study of 742 older persons (above age 45) with a developmental handicap residing in either community or institutional settings in Alberta, Canada, found those residing in congregate care settings had significantly higher frequencies of health impairments. Persons residing in the community had significantly better independent living skills and…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Community Programs, Daily Living Skills, Developmental Disabilities