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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
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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
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McConkey, R.; Collins, S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: Past studies have found that people supported in more individualised housing options tend to have levels of community participation and wider social networks than those in other accommodation options. Yet, the contribution of support staff in facilitating social inclusion has received relatively scant attention. Methods: In all 245…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Community Programs, Group Homes, Social Networks
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Verdonschot, M. M. L.; de Witte, L. P.; Reichrath, E.; Buntinx, W. H. E.; Curfs, L. M. G. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2009
Study design: A systematic review of the literature. Objectives: To investigate community participation of persons with an intellectual disability (ID) as reported in empirical research studies. Method: A systematic literature search was conducted for the period of 1996-2006 on PubMed, CINAHL and PSYCINFO. Search terms were derived from the…
Descriptors: Social Life, Mental Retardation, Community Involvement, Sheltered Workshops
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Verdonschot, Manon M. L.; de Witte, L. P.; Reichrath, E.; Buntinx, W. H. E.; Curfs, L. M. G. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2009
Study Design: A systematic review of the literature. Objectives: To describe which environmental factors have an impact on community participation of persons with an intellectual disability. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted for the period of 1996-2006 in Pubmed, CINAHL and PSYCINFO. Search terms were derived from the…
Descriptors: Social Life, Mental Retardation, Family Involvement, Community Involvement
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Chou, Y. C.; Schalock, R. L.; Tzou, P. Y.; Lin, L. C.; Chang, A. L.; Lee, W. P.; Chang, S. C. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2007
Background: Little research has been conducted about the quality of life (QOL) of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in Taiwan, particularly their subjective QOL. This study examined the personal perceptions of these individuals as measured on internationally recognized core QOL domains and indicators. Methods: A census interview survey…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Individual Characteristics, Questionnaires, Quality of Life