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The Structure of Informal Social Networks of Persons with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities
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Kamstra, A.; van der Putten, A. A. J.; Vlaskamp, C. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Background: Persons with less severe disabilities are able to express their needs and show initiatives in social contacts, persons with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD), however, depend on others for this. This study analysed the structure of informal networks of persons with PIMD. Materials and Methods: Data concerning the…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Severe Mental Retardation, Severity (of Disability)
Restrictive Interventions for People with a Disability Exhibiting Challenging Behaviours: Analysis of a Population Database
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Webber, Lynne S.; McVilly, Keith R.; Chan, Jeffrey – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: People with an intellectual disability whose behaviours are perceived to be of serious harm to themselves or others are at risk of being subjected to restrictive interventions. Prevalence rates are difficult to determine, as most research is unable to draw on the results of population-level data. Method: The current study reports on…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Foreign Countries, Intervention
I-CAN: A New Instrument to Classify Support Needs for People with Disability--Part I
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Riches, Vivienne C.; Parmenter, Trevor R.; Llewellyn, Gwynnyth; Hindmarsh, Gabrielle; Chan, Jeff – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: The supports paradigm has shifted focus from assessing competence and deficits among people with disabilities to identifying supports needed to live meaningful and productive lives in inclusive settings. Consequently, a rigorous and robust system is required that is capable of accurately determining the type and intensity of support…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Well Being, Classification
Family Structure in Norwegian Families of Children with Disabilities
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Lundeby, Hege; Tossebro, Jan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: The idea that raising a child with disabilities has a negative impact on the parents' relationship is still widely accepted despite contradictory research findings. This article addresses the impact of raising a child with disabilities on family structure in the present Norwegian context. Method: Family demographics were collected at…
Descriptors: Siblings, Multiple Disabilities, Family Structure, Parents
The Impact of Medical Conditions on the Support of Children with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities
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Zijlstra, H. P.; Vlaskamp, C. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2005
Background: The aim of this study was to analyse the impact of medical conditions of children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities on the professional support they receive in centres for special education. Method: The medical files, the daily records and daily communication records between parents and professionals were reviewed…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Foreign Countries, Therapy, Special Education
Patterns of Obesity among Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities in Taiwan
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Lin, Jin-Ding; Yen, Chia-Feng; Li, Chi-Wei; Wu, Jia-Ling – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2005
Background: Obesity and the health problems associated with it have substantial economic consequences for health care systems. Little information is available concerning obesity-related problems among people with intellectual disabilities. The aims of this study were to analyse patterns of obesity among children and adolescents with intellectual…
Descriptors: Physical Health, Severity (of Disability), Obesity, Body Composition