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The Role of Mobile Technology in Promoting Social Inclusion among Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Martin, Andrew J.; Strnadová, Iva; Loblinzk, Julie; Danker, Joanne C.; Cumming, Therese M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Mobile technology has the potential to assist adults with intellectual disabilities to initiate and maintain social connections in important areas of their lives, such as family, friends and work/volunteering. Method: The present study investigated how specific aspects of mobile device/app use are associated with the social inclusion…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Intellectual Disability, Adults
Using Smart Phone Technology to Improve Daily Living Skills for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
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Stierle, Jordan; Ryan, Joseph B.; Katsiyannis, Antonis; Mims, Pamela; Carlson, Alex; Allen, Abigail – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Individuals with intellectual disabilities need continued supports in completing daily living tasks to increase the likelihood of achieving independence. Fortunately, research has shown that assistive technology, and particularly video prompting helps support independent living for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Aims: This…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Young Adults, Cooking Instruction, Postsecondary Education
Introducing a Nutritional App in Supervised Residences for Independent Living: Experiences of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Their Caregivers
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Janson, Astri Letnes; Moen, Anne; Aure, Caroline Farsjø – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Dietary challenges are common among individuals with intellectual disability residing in supervised living in Norway, and this is a major risk factor for health problems. The aim of this study was to explore feasibility of the nutrition tablet app APPetitus, among persons with intellectual disability and their formal caregivers.…
Descriptors: Nutrition, Dietetics, Computer Oriented Programs, Handheld Devices
Experience Sampling Method and the Everyday Experiences of Adults with Intellectual Disability: A Feasibility Study
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Wilson, Nathan J.; Chen, Yu-Wei; Mahoney, Natasha; Buchanan, Angus; Marks, Anne; Cordier, Reinie – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Experiences of people with intellectual disability are often reported by proxy, excluding the person's own perception. To assist people with intellectual disabilities ability to communicate their own experiences, the current study explored the feasibility, reliability and validity of experience sampling methods (ESMs) for people with…
Descriptors: Sampling, Experience, Adults, Intellectual Disability
Internet and Cell Phone Usage Patterns among Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Jenaro, Cristina; Flores, Noelia; Cruz, Maribel; Pérez, Ma Carmen; Vega, Vanessa; Torres, Víctor A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: The risks and opportunities associated with the use of technologies are of growing research interest. Patterns of technology usage illuminate these opportunities and risks. However, no studies have assessed the usage patterns (frequency, duration, and intensity) and related factors in young people with intellectual disabilities.…
Descriptors: Internet, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Young Adults
Enhancing Self-Determination in Health: Results of an RCT of the Ask Project, a School-Based Intervention for Adolescents with Intellectual Disability
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McPherson, Lyn; Ware, Robert S.; Carrington, Suzanne; Lennox, Nicholas – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Adolescents with intellectual disability have high levels of unrecognized disease and inadequate health screening/promotion which might be addressed by improving health advocacy skills. Methods: A parallel-group cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted to investigate whether a health intervention package, consisting of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Intellectual Disability, Self Determination, Health Promotion