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Direct linkO'Leary, Lisa; Maine, Andrew; Ring, Nicola; Reid, James; Speirs, Lorraine; Allan, Louise; Truesdale, Maria; Taggart, Laurence – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Dysphagia can have serious health implications including choking and respiratory infection leading to poorer quality of life. People with intellectual disabilities are at higher risk of dysphagia related health complications and early death. Robust dysphagia screening tools are vital for this population. Method: A scoping review and…
Descriptors: Physical Disabilities, Eating Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Screening Tests
Olsen, Monica Isabel; Halvorsen, Marianne Berg; Søndenaa, Erik; Strand, Bjørn Heine; Langballe, Ellen Melbye; Årnes, Anders; Michalsen, Henriette; Larsen, Frode Kibsgaard; Gamst, Wenche; Bautz-Holter, Erik; Anke, Audny – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: This study investigated the completion rates, scores and factors associated with non-completion and low scores on physical capability tests in a health survey administered to adults with intellectual disabilities. Method: Assessment comprised body mass index (BMI), the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), the timed up-and-go…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Physical Fitness, Tests
Van Keer, Ines; Van Leeuwen, Karla; Maes, Bea – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: It is generally acknowledged that parent social support is an important target for intervention. To explore the specific needs of parents of young children with a significant cognitive and motor developmental delay (SDD), we aim to chart the sources and perceived sufficiency of the social support they receive. Method: Within the…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Social Support Groups, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Delays
Communicative Abilities in Young Children with a Significant Cognitive and Motor Developmental Delay
Dhondt, Ann; Van keer, Ines; van der Putten, Annette; Maes, Bea – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Children with a significant cognitive and motor developmental delay are pre-symbolic communicators. The primary aim of this study was to reveal the variability within the communicative functioning of this group of children in terms of communication level, the reasons to communicate and behavioural expressions. Methods: Twenty-six…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Young Children, Intellectual Disability, Physical Disabilities
Kinnear, Deborah; Rydzewska, Ewelina; Dunn, Kirsty; Hughes-McCormack, Laura; Melville, Craig; Henderson, Angela; Cooper, Sally-Ann – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Intellectual disabilities and autism are lifelong and often co-occur. Little is known on their extent of independent association with sensory impairments and physical disability. Methods: For Scotland's population, logistic regressions investigated age-gender-adjusted odds ratios (OR) of associations, independently, of intellectual…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Autism, Hearing Impairments, Visual Impairments
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
Desroches, Melissa L.; Sethares, Kristen A.; Curtin, Carol; Chung, Joohyun – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Negative healthcare provider attitudes may contribute to healthcare disparities in adults with intellectual disabilities. This study identified predictors of nurses' attitudes and emotions toward caring for adults with intellectual disabilities in the United States. Method: A convenience sample of 248 nurses was used to collect nurses'…
Descriptors: Nurses, Attitudes, Predictor Variables, Emotional Response
Robertson, Janet; Baines, Susannah; Emerson, Eric; Hatton, Chris – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Poor postural care can have severe and life-threatening complications. This scoping review aims to map and summarize existing evidence regarding postural care for people with intellectual disabilities and severely impaired motor function. Method: Studies were identified via electronic database searches (MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO and…
Descriptors: Human Posture, Intellectual Disability, Physical Disabilities, Severe Disabilities
Grieco, Joseph C.; Gouelle, Arnaud; Weeber, Edwin J. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Angelman syndrome (AS) leads to clinical manifestations that include intellectual impairments, developmental delay and poor motor function. Initiatives to develop therapeutics imply an urgent need to identify methods that accurately measure the motor abilities. Methods: Six children with AS (6 to 9 years old) walked on an instrumented…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Psychomotor Skills, Developmental Delays
Kocman, Andreas; Fischer, Linda; Weber, Germain – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Obtaining employment is among the most important ambitions of people with intellectual disability. Progress towards comprehensive inclusive employment is hampered by numerous barriers. Limited research is available on these barriers and strategies to overcome them. Method: A mixed method approach in a sample of 30 HR-managers was used…
Descriptors: Barriers, Intellectual Disability, Mixed Methods Research, Human Resources
