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Robertson, Janet; Hatton, Chris; Emerson, Eric; Yasamy, M. Taghi – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Background: Developmental monitoring of children is an important strategy for the early detection and management of intellectual disabilities (ID) in high-income countries. This review summarizes the literature on identifying children with ID in low- and middle-income (LAMI) countries. Materials and methods: Electronic literature database searches…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Low Income, Mental Retardation, Identification
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McCracken, W.; Lumm, J.; Laoide-Kemp, S. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: The Special Olympics offer the opportunity for athletes with intellectual disabilities to participate in a range of sports at regional, national and international level. A parallel Healthy Athletes programme was introduced to ensure safety at the games but also to collect data on the health needs of those with intellectual disabilities…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Mental Retardation, Athletes, Foreign Countries