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Hirano, Daisuke; Goto, Yoshinobu; Shoji, Hiroaki; Taniguchi, Takamichi – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: We investigated how many individuals with Rett syndrome were undergoing interventions to reduce stereotypic hand movements and the factors determining the presence or absence of an intervention. Method: A questionnaire was sent to 194 families. Each survey item was compared between the intervention and non-intervention groups according…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Behavior Problems, Intervention, Age Differences
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Åker, Tone H.; Johnson, Miriam S. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Although people with disabilities are more exposed to violence and sexual abuse, research on the judicial process in such cases is still lacking. This study uses crime statistics to describe this phenomenon. Method: A national sample from the National Criminal Investigation Service in Norway was analysed for the period October 2015 to…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Violence, Intellectual Disability, Physical Disabilities
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Cleaver, Shaun; Ouellette-Kuntz, Helene; Hunter, Duncan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: The population of older adults with intellectual disabilities is growing, creating new challenges for individuals, families and service providers. Although there has been increased research into the ageing process for adults with intellectual disabilities, there is little focused research investigating physical mobility. Materials and…
Descriptors: Incidence, Mental Retardation, Telephone Surveys, Physical Mobility