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"I Would Be Lost without It but It's Not the Same" Experiences of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities of Using Information & Communication Technology during the COVID-19 Global Pandemic
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Chadwick, Darren D.; Buell, Susan; Burgess, Emma; Peters, Vince – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2023
Background: COVID-19 is a life-threatening virus which has circulated the globe resulting in unprecedented effects on the daily lives of people across the world. Countries across the globe have advocated measures, including self-isolation and maintaining social distance to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The pandemic has seen an increase in the use…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Information Technology, Telecommunications
Exercising Autonomy--The Effectiveness and Meaningfulness of Autonomy Support Interventions Engaged by Adults with Intellectual Disability. A Mixed-Methods Review
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Carey, Eileen; Ryan, Ruth; Sheikhi, Ali; Dore, Liz – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2023
Background: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) recommend all disabled people receive support to develop their autonomy. Subsequently, evolving models for supported decision-making and informed consent present guidance to enable autonomy support, which have relevance to people with intellectual…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Social Support Groups, Intervention
Do Group Interventions Help People with Autism Spectrum Disorder to Develop Better Relationships with Others? A Critical Review of the Literature
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Atkinson-Jones, Katherine; Hewitt, Olivia – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2019
Background: Social and communication impairments are a core diagnostic feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and can act as a barrier to developing relationships. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2016) guidelines recommend group social skills interventions as the first-line treatment to help adults with ASD improve their…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Group Activities
How Far Can Social Role Valorisation Theory Help in Transition Planning for a School-Leaver with Significant Special Needs?
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Connaughton, Helen; Cline, Tony – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2021
Background: Research suggests that, in spite of legislation, the process of transition from school is problematic for most young people with disabilities. Best practices in transition emphasise the importance of providing personalised transition supports. This study, which took place in Ireland, aimed to explore the application of social role…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Planning, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Students with Disabilities
In Search of a Family: The Contribution of Art Psychotherapy to a Collaborative Approach with a Man Residing in a Forensic Learning Disability Setting
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Caveney, Domanic; Wassall, Shaun; Rayner, Kelly – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2018
Background: Clients with attachment issues are over-represented in learning disability services. Forensic inpatient services are no exception. Treatment pathways comprise multidisciplinary interventions, and skills-based treatments are considered vital to recovery and maintenance of prosocial and adaptive behaviour and reduction in risk. An…
Descriptors: Intervention, Case Studies, Attachment Behavior, Autism
Outcomes and Experiences of an Adapted Dialectic Behaviour Therapy Skills Training Group for People with Intellectual Disabilities
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Crossland, Tom; Hewitt, Olivia; Walden, Sarah – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2017
Background: A growing body of evidence supports the use of Dialectic Behaviour Therapy with people with an intellectual disability. Various adaptation have been used in studies exploring the efficacy of this intervention. Method: A Dialectic Behaviour Therapy DBT skills training group was attended by people with an intellectual disability and…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Skill Development, Well Being, Mental Health
A Comparison of Support for Two Groups of Young Adults with Mild Intellectual Disability
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Soenen, Sarah; van Berckelaer-Onnes, Ina; Scholte, Evert – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2016
Young adults with mild to borderline intellectual disability (MBID) have varying profiles of cognitive, adaptive and behavioural functioning. There is also variability in their educational and therapeutic needs. This study compares recommended and actual provision of support for two groups of young adults with MBID and looks at young adults'…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Mild Intellectual Disability, Community Services, Independent Living