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Dialogue between Workers and Family Members Is Related to Their Attitudes towards Self-Determination of Individuals with Intellectual Disability
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Martínez-Tur, Vicente; Estreder, Yolanda; Moliner, Carolina; Gracia, Esther; Patra?, Lumini?a; Zornoza, Ana – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2018
Background: This study focused on attitudes of workers and family members towards self-determination of individuals with intellectual disability. First, we compare their self-determination attitudes. Second, we test the link from mutual communication (workers and family members perceive that the other party openly dialogues about…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Intellectual Disability, Positive Attitudes, Comparative Analysis
Complexity of Medication Regimens of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Erickson, Steven R.; Nicaj, Drita; Barron, Sasha – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2018
Background: People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) may be at risk for medication-related problems due to complex medication regimens. The objective of this study was to determine the medication regimen complexity of adults with IDD. Methods: This retrospective study compared the Medication Regimen Complexity Index (MRCI)…
Descriptors: Drug Therapy, Intellectual Disability, Patients, Scores
Changes in the Self-Rated Well-Being of People Who Move from Congregated Settings to Personalized Arrangements and Group Home Placements
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McConkey, Roy; Keogh, Fiona; Bunting, Brendan; Iriarte, Edurne Garcia – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
A natural experiment contrasted the self-rated well-being of people with intellectual disabilities (n = 75) and those with enduring mental health problems (n = 44) after they moved to new accommodation and support options, while others remained in congregated settings or living in the family home. Most support staff also provided well-being…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Well Being, Group Homes, Comparative Analysis
Improving the Organizational Process and Creating a Community-Based Program Design for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Hatley, Issac – Online Submission, 2016
The purpose of the Doctoral Capstone project was to examine the effects of a community-based program on adults with disabilities. For many years, individuals with disabilities have been socially excluded from the community for many years. Individuals with scholarly handicaps are unequally defenseless against social rejection, destitution and abuse…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Adult Education, Self Esteem, Quality of Life
Parents' Views of an Optimal School Life: Using Social Role Valorization to Explore Differences in Parental Perspectives When Children Have Intellectual Disability
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Mann, Glenys; Moni, Karen; Cuskelly, Monica – International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (QSE), 2016
Children with disability continue to experience disadvantage in their school lives; thus, the question of what makes up an optimal school life, and whether this is different for children with disability, becomes critical. This paper reports on research into parental views about an optimal school life and the usefulness of Social Role Valorization…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Parent Attitudes, Role, Social Theories