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An Exploration of Comfort and Discomfort amongst Children and Young People with Intellectual Disabilities Who Depend on Postural Management Equipment
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Lyons, Elizabeth A.; Jones, Diana E.; Swallow, Veronica M.; Chandler, Colin – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: The natural response to the intrusive bodily sensation is positional change. This study explored how children and young people (CYP) with intellectual disabilities had their comfort needs met when using adaptive positioning equipment. Methods: Thirteen qualitative case studies were undertaken. A parent, a teacher/key worker and a…
Descriptors: Children, Youth, Intellectual Disability, Case Studies
Mediating Community Participation: Practice of Support Workers in Initiating, Facilitating or Disrupting Encounters between People with and without Intellectual Disability
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Bigby, Christine; Wiesel, Ilan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Promoting community participation for people with intellectual disability through encounter with strangers is an integral part of the mission of disability support workers. This paper offers detailed micro-level analysis of the practices of support workers when they accompany a person with intellectual disability outside their home and explores…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Adults, Community Involvement, Focus Groups
People with Intellectual Disabilities at the End of Their Lives: The Case for Specialist Care?
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Forrester-Jones, Rachel; Beecham, Jennifer K.; Barnoux, Magali; Oliver, David; Couch, Elyse; Bates, Claire – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: People with intellectual disabilities have a shorter life expectancy, but healthcare improvements mean that they are beginning to live longer, with associated health difficulties. This means that there is an urgent need to focus research on ageing as well as end-of-life care. This study aimed to explore a specialist intellectual…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Aging (Individuals), Death, Older Adults
Caregiving Experience for Children with Intellectual Disabilities among Parents in a Developing Area in China
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Yang, Xue; Byrne, Victoria; Chiu, Marcus Y. L. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: By utilizing grounded theory methodology, this study attempted to fill a gap whereby little research explored family caregiving perspectives in China where public support is insufficient and familial responsibility is highly valued. Methods: Data were collected through the qualitative methods of interviews and observations among a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grounded Theory, Child Rearing, Family Role
Social Interaction with Adults with Severe Intellectual Disability: Having Fun and Hanging Out
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Johnson, Hilary; Douglas, Jacinta; Bigby, Christine; Iacono, Teresa – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Background: Social interaction is integral to social inclusion. Little is known about the nature of social interaction between adults with severe intellectual disability and those with whom they engage. Method: Participants were six adults with intellectual disability and people identified as those with whom they shared demonstrable pleasurable…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Job Satisfaction, Severe Mental Retardation, Interpersonal Relationship
The Recognition of Web Pages' Hyperlinks by People with Intellectual Disabilities: An Evaluation Study
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Rocha, Tania; Bessa, Maximino; Goncalves, Martinho; Cabral, Luciana; Godinho, Francisco; Peres, Emanuel; Reis, Manuel C.; Magalhaes, Luis; Chalmers, Alan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Background: One of the most mentioned problems of web accessibility, as recognized in several different studies, is related to the difficulty regarding the perception of what is or is not clickable in a web page. In particular, a key problem is the recognition of hyperlinks by a specific group of people, namely those with intellectual…
Descriptors: Internet, Web Sites, Usability, Recognition (Psychology)
The Development and Utility of a Program Theory: Lessons from an Evaluation of a Reputed Exemplary Residential Support Service for Adults with Intellectual Disability and Severe Challenging Behaviour in Victoria, Australia
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Clement, Tim; Bigby, Christine – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: Adults with severe challenging behaviour can achieve good "quality of life" outcomes in small supported accommodation services. Yet, the research indicates that they typically experience poorer outcomes than other adults with intellectual disability. This raises questions about the degree to which research has informed…
Descriptors: Program Design, Program Development, Mental Retardation, Quality of Life