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Clegg, Jennifer; Murphy, Elizabeth; Almack, Kathryn; Harvey, Anna – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: Inclusion is one of four policies for people with disabilities in the UK. Criticisms of its three key attributes--mainstreaming, independent living and employment--are reviewed. Methods: This study of 28 young people, most with severe intellectual disabilities, investigated engagement with inclusion at their transition to adult…
Descriptors: Employment Level, Mainstreaming, Independent Living, Severe Mental Retardation
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Carr, Janet – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: Aspects of daily life have been considered in a population of people with Down syndrome, followed repeatedly from infancy to 21-years old, and again at 30-, 35- and 40-years old. A control sample of non-disabled babies were seen at the same ages. Method: Parents (usually the mothers) and/or carers were interviewed about the people's…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Adults, Parent Attitudes, Interviews