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Direct linkJean Ware; Susan Buell; Darren D. Chadwick; Jill Bradshaw; Juliet Goldbart – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Introduction: This paper aims to identify to what extent staff training interventions are successful in enhancing the development of communication skills in people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. Methods: A systematic review was undertaken, conforming to PRISMA guidelines. English language, peer reviewed, empirical studies of…
Descriptors: Children, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Severe Disabilities
Gemma Testerink; Annet ten Brug; Gerdine Douma; Annette van der Putten – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Snoezelen is often used for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities, but scarcely evaluated. This study aimed to provide insight into the application and perceived effects of snoezelen from the perspective of support persons. Method: We conducted an international survey with professionals (n = 130) and relatives (n…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Program Effectiveness, Professional Personnel
Doodeman, Tanja W. M.; Schuengel, Carlo; Sterkenburg, Paula S. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Sensitive responsiveness is an important aspect in affect-regulation of people with severe to profound intellectual disabilities. Aim: This randomized controlled trial evaluated the Attune & Stimulate-checklist, a tool for detecting subtle and idiosyncratic communicative behaviours and responding adequately. Methods: Effects on the…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Interpersonal Communication, Responses, Caregivers
Beadle-Brown, Julie; Beecham, Jennifer; Leigh, Jennifer; Whelton, Rebecca; Richardson, Lisa – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: With increasing reductions in funding for social care across many countries, the need to ensure that resources are used to best effect is becoming increasingly important, in particular for those with severe and complex needs. Methods: In order to explore the outcomes and costs of skilled support for this group of people, quality of…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Social Services, Program Effectiveness, Costs
Andrew Jahoda; Dave Dagnan; Richard Hastings; Amanda Gillooly; Jenny Miller; Susie Baines; Chris Hatton – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: People with severe to profound intellectual disabilities experience similar or higher levels of depression than those with more mild intellectual disabilities. Yet, there is an absence of evidence about how to adapt existing psychological therapies for this population. Method: A behavioural activation intervention (BeatIt) for people…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Severe Intellectual Disability, Depression (Psychology), Intervention
McConkey, Roy; Gent, Clare; Scowcroft, Emma – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: Specialist short break services aim to provide enhanced support to family carers as a means of preventing children whose behaviours severely challenge from being placed in full-time residential care. To date, there is limited evidence as to the functioning and effectiveness of such services. Methods: In all, 17 children were selected…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Child Behavior, Disabilities, Family Programs
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
Narayan, Jayanthi; Bruce, Susan M.; Bhandari, Reena; Kolli, Padmavathi – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2010
Background: Teachers and parents play a very important role in providing valuable information for the assessment of children with severe disabilities. The needs of children, educational goals, and parental aspirations are similar irrespective of the part of the globe they live in. This study focused on the perceptions of teachers and parents of…
Descriptors: Educational Planning, Deaf Blind, Mental Retardation, Functional Behavioral Assessment
