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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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Louw, Julia S.; Kirkpatrick, Bernadette; Leader, Geraldine – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Social inclusion is regarded as an important determinant of health, particularly for young adults with intellectual disabilities. However, only a limited number of reviews report on the findings of original empirical studies on social inclusion of young adults with intellectual disabilities. This review provides a succinct synopsis of…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Intellectual Disability, Inclusion, Interpersonal Relationship
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Wood, Pamela Margaret; Kroese, Biza Stenfert – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: It has been repeatedly demonstrated that individuals with intellectual disabilities experience significant difficulties in recognizing facial expressions of emotion. The aim of this review was to address whether such skills can be enhanced amongst individuals with intellectual disabilities. Materials and Methods: The PsychInfo database…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Learning Disabilities, Journal Articles, Nonverbal Communication
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Arvidsson, Patrik; Granlund, Mats; Thyberg, Mikael – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: Self-rated participation is a clinically relevant intervention outcome for people with mild intellectual disability. The aim of this systematic review was to analyse empirical studies that explored relationships between either environmental factors or individual characteristics "and" aspects of participation in young adults with mild…
Descriptors: Individual Characteristics, Mild Mental Retardation, Young Adults, Adolescents