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Correlates of Burnout among Professionals Working with People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Finkelstein, A.; Bachner, Y. G.; Greenberger, C.; Brooks, R.; Tenenbaum, A. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2018
Background: Although burnout has been recognised as an important stress-related problem among staff working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), literature on the subject is limited yet emerging. The aim of this study is twofold: (1) to evaluate the level of burnout within different professions working with IDD; (2)…
Descriptors: Correlation, Burnout, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
Self-Reported Psychological Wellbeing in Adolescents: The Role of Intellectual/Developmental Disability and Gender
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Boström, P.; Åsberg Johnels, J.; Broberg, M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2018
Background: The Wellbeing in Special Education Questionnaire was developed to assess subjective wellbeing in young persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) as this perspective is rarely included in research. The present study explored how ID/DD and gender are related to self-reported wellbeing among adolescents. Method:…
Descriptors: Well Being, Gender Differences, Intellectual Disability, Peer Relationship
Coaching Parents to Assess and Treat Self-Injurious Behaviour via Telehealth
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Benson, S. S.; Dimian, A. F.; Elmquist, M.; Simacek, J.; McComas, J. J.; Symons, F. J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2018
The application of telehealth technology to conduct functional analysis (FA) and functional communication training (FCT) is emerging for children with developmental disabilities and behaviour support needs. The current study was designed to extend FA + FCT for self-injurious behaviour by using telehealth in home with parents as interventionists…
Descriptors: Parent Education, Coaching (Performance), Telecommunications, Health Services
Childhood Adversity, Health and Quality of Life in Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Santoro, A. F.; Shear, S. M.; Haber, A. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2018
Background: Associations between childhood adversity and negative health outcomes are well documented within the general population; however, this relationship has yet to be confirmed in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Bridging the gap between public health and I/DD research is critical in order to better understand…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Correlation, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
Family Impact of Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disability: Considering Adaptive and Maladaptive Behaviour
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Gardiner, E.; Miller, A. R.; Lach, L. M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2018
Background: The aim of the current study was to identify functional predictors of perceived impact of childhood disability among families of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and disabilities. We first examined the relationship between sub-domains of adaptive and problematic behaviour and perceived family impact. Second, we examined…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Children, Adolescents, Predictor Variables
Exploring Factors That Impact Activity Participation of Children and Adolescents with Severe Developmental Disabilities
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Taheri, A.; Perry, A.; Minnes, P. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2017
Background: Despite the benefits of social participation, children and adolescents with developmental disabilities (DD) are often excluded from taking part in social activities. There is a gap in the literature about the factors that contribute to adequate participation of children with severe DD in particular and the barriers to their…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Socialization, Developmental Disabilities, Student Placement
Examining the Social Participation of Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Relation to Peers
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Taheri, A.; Perry, A.; Minnes, P. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2016
Background: Participation in social and physical activities has a number of benefits for children with or without disabilities. However, individuals with disabilities are often excluded from taking part in social activities. Most of the research on activity participation has focused on adults or youth with milder disabilities. However, children…
Descriptors: Children, Adolescents, Intellectual Disability, Pervasive Developmental Disorders