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The Effects of an 8-Week Zumba® Program for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Joseph, Brianna M. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
In this study, physiological and psychological outcomes of an 8-week moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise program (Zumba®) for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) were examined. Forty-six participants were randomly assigned to the experimental group ( n = 24) or control group (n = 22). The experimental group participated…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Exercise
Evaluation of the New Onset Diabetes Education Program for Navajo Adults
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Bartley, Denise S. – ProQuest LLC, 2019
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is higher in American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) than in any other racial or ethnic group in the United States (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [USDHHS] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2018). In response to this escalating health issue, the U.S. government funded a number…
Descriptors: Navajo (Nation), American Indian Education, Health Education, Health Programs
Comparison of a Cognitive Re-Appraisal Approach and a Problem-Solving Approach to Improve Social Cognition in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Who Exhibit Aggressive Behavior
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Collado-Castillo, Carmen J. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
It has been established in the literature that aggressive behaviors in individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) represents a high percentage of referrals to mental health services (Davidson, Cain, Sloane-Reeves, Speybroech, Segel, et al., 1994). The results of several studies conducted with children with ID and aggressive behaviors indicate…
Descriptors: Evidence, Control Groups, Health Services, Research Design