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Effect of the Environmental Factor of Coexistence on the Physical Condition of People with Mild and Moderate Intellectual Disabilities
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Gutiérrez-Cruz, Carmen; del-Cuerpo, Indya; García-Ramos, Amador; Muñoz-López, Saray; Rubio-Cabeza, José; Roman-Espinaco, Andrés – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: The main objective of this study was to compare the physical condition of people with intellectual disabilities living in residential homes (RH; restricted residential environment) versus independent homes (IH; family houses while performing paid work). The effect of gender on physical condition was also evaluated separately for each…
Descriptors: Environmental Influences, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Residential Institutions
Living with Support: Experiences of People with Mild Intellectual Disability
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Giesbers, Sanne A. H.; Hendriks, Lex; Jahoda, Andrew; Hastings, Richard P.; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: To enhance social inclusion of people with intellectual disability, policy is aimed at increasing informal support networks. Nevertheless, staff continue to play a vital role in their support networks. Method: Six individuals with mild intellectual disability, living in community-based settings, were interviewed following a…
Descriptors: Staff Role, Mild Intellectual Disability, Interpersonal Relationship, Friendship
The Adaptive Ability Performance Test (ADAPT): A New Instrument for Measuring Adaptive Skills in People with Intellectual Disabilities and Borderline Intellectual Functioning
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Jonker, Femke; Didden, Robert; Goedhard, Laurette; Korzilius, Hubert; Nijman, Henk – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Since the DSM-5, adaptive functioning has taken a prominent place in the classification of intellectual disability (ID). The ADAPT was developed to assess adaptive skills in individuals with ID. Method: A total of 2,081 ADAPTs from clients with suspected ID or borderline intellectual functioning and 129 ADAPTs from people from the…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Test Construction, Mild Intellectual Disability, Individual Characteristics
Prevalence and Potential Factors Associated with Overweight and Obesity Status in Adults with Intellectual Developmental Disorders
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Ranjan, Sobhana; Nasser, Jennifer A.; Fisher, Kathleen – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: The prevalence of being overweight and obese is increasing not just in the general population but also in individuals with intellectual disability (ID). Therefore, a need to identify factors contributing to overweight/obesity arises as this population is escalating. Materials and Methods: This narrative review article summarizes…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Incidence, Obesity