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Direct linkTaylor, Joshua; Avellone, Lauren; Brooke, Valerie; Wehman, Paul; Inge, Katherine; Schall, Carol; Iwanaga, Kanako – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Although competitive integrated employment (CIE) has been established as a goal of employment research, policy, and practice for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the secondary benefits of CIE are rarely discussed. Aims: The purpose of this systematic review was to analyze and synthesise research related to…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Employment Level, Mental Health
Ayelet Dunsky; Sharon Barak – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities tend to engage in low levels of physical activity, which puts them at risk for chronic health conditions, poor balance and gait difficulties. Nordic walking could improve gait, balance, strength, endurance and respiratory function while enjoying nature. Method: Thirty-four…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Intellectual Disability, Adults, Physical Activity Level
Ratnayake, Iresha; Shooshtari, Shahin; Chateau, Dan; Kristjanson, Mark – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Complete physical examinations (CPE) can identify health disparities in persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The objective of this study was to determine and compare rates of CPE among Manitoba adults with and without intellectual or developmental disabilities over time and to identify factors that were associated…
Descriptors: Physical Examinations, Physical Health, Adults, Intellectual Disability
Matheson, Flora I.; Dastoori, Parisa; Whittingham, Lisa; Calzavara, Andrew; Keown, Leslie A.; Durbin, Anna; Kouyoumdjian, Fiona G.; Lin, Elizabeth; Volpe, Tiziana; Lunsky, Yona – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: There is little research with people who experience intellectual/developmental disabilities and imprisonment. Methods: The study linked health and correctional data to examine prevalence of intellectual/developmental disabilities and health and correctional characteristics among adults experiencing their first federal incarceration…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Institutionalized Persons, Correctional Institutions
Kim, Hyun Seung; Lee, Chung Eun; Kim, Kyung Mee – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Single-parent families with children with disabilities need greater attention given the notable increase in their number and their additional difficulties. Single parents in East Asian countries, especially, may face greater risks than their peers elsewhere, given the region's unique cultural background. Method: The study used a mixed…
Descriptors: One Parent Family, Child Rearing, Asians, Risk Assessment
Strydom, Andre; Hassiotis, Angela; Livingston, Gill – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2005
Background: Older people with intellectual disabilities (ID) are a growing population but their age-related needs are rarely considered and community services are still geared towards the younger age group. We aimed to examine the mental health and social care needs of this new service user group. Methods: We identified all adults with ID without…
Descriptors: Community Services, Mental Retardation, Dementia, Developmental Disabilities
