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A Systematic Review of Training Methods to Increase Staff's Knowledge and Implementation of Positive Behaviour Support in Residential and Day Settings for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Mahon, Dearbaile; Walsh, Edith; Holloway, Jennifer; Lydon, Helena – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Behaviour support plans (BSPs), if accurately implemented, have been found to increase skills and decrease challenging behaviour of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Training is essential for staff to acquire the skills necessary for accurate implementation. The aim of this systematic literature review was to evaluate…
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Residential Care
Trainer and Support Staff's Experiences of Engaging with the Who's Challenging Who? Challenging Behaviour Training Course
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Flynn, Samantha; Hastings, Richard P.; Gillespie, David; McNamara, Rachel; Randell, Elizabeth – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: The Who's Challenging Who? (WCW) training is coproduced and delivered by people with intellectual disabilities (IDs), and it aims to improve staff empathy for people with challenging behaviour (CB). This study qualitatively describes trainees' and trainers' experiences of the WCW. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were undertaken…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Intellectual Disability, Empathy, Training
Working Alongside People with Intellectual Disabilities Who Have Had Difficult Experiences: Reflections on Trauma-Informed Care within a Service Context
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Goad, Elisabeth – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
People with intellectual disabilities are more likely to experience adverse childhood experiences than those in the general population. Additionally, the conceptualization of 'trauma' is far broader than traditionally understood in order to encompass the far reaching relational nature of people with intellectual disabilities traumatic experiences.…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Trauma, Child Abuse, Foreign Countries
Trauma-Informed Care in the Context of Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services: Perceptions of Service Providers
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Rich, Amanda J.; DiGregorio, Nikki; Strassle, Carla – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Traumatic life events have pervasive impacts on health and well-being. A growing body of literature shows that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are disproportionately impacted by trauma. Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a philosophy of service provision that is committed to preventing traumatization and re-traumatization and…
Descriptors: Trauma, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Barriers
Qualitative Insights from a Novel Staff-Led Oral Health Champions Program within a Residential Service for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability
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Wilson, Nathan J.; Lin, Zhen; Pithouse, Margery; Morrison, Bonnie; Sumar, Bashir; George, Ajesh – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
The oral health of people with intellectual and developmental disability is poorer than that of the general community. Any solution for people with intellectual and developmental disability living in residential services needs to include disability support workers (DSWs). Previous studies have used either didactic or train-the-trainer approaches…
Descriptors: Dental Health, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Health Promotion
A Narrative Review of the Literature about People with Intellectual Disability Who Identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex or Questioning
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Wilson, Nathan J.; Macdonald, Jemima; Hayman, Brenda; Bright, Alexandra M.; Frawley, Patsie; Gallego, Gisselle – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
This narrative review of the research literature presents a summary about the key issues facing people with intellectual disability (ID) who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or questioning (LGBTIQ). The aim of this review was to consolidate research of the topic; to identify whether any pilot studies reporting…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Intellectual Disability, Homosexuality, Sexual Identity
The Influence of Staff Training on Challenging Behaviour in Individuals with Intellectual Disability: A Review
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Cox, Alison D.; Dube, Charmayne; Temple, Beverley – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Many individuals with intellectual disability engage in challenging behaviour. This can significantly limit quality of life and also negatively impact caregivers (e.g., direct care staff, family caregivers and teachers). Fortunately, efficacious staff training may alleviate some negative side effects of client challenging behaviour. Currently, a…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Behavior Problems, Literature Reviews, Staff Development