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The Perceived Helpfulness of Structural Family Therapy in Caring for Hong Kong Chinese Families of an Adolescent with Intellectual Disabilities: A Qualitative Inquiry
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Lo, Julia W. K.; Ma, Joyce L. C. – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2023
Background: Previous literature pinpointed the limitations of behavioural treatment in helping families of people with intellectual disabilities to transit lifecycle adjustment and suggested the contributions of systemic intervention made to this population. Methods: This study aimed to explore the applicability of structural family therapy to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Family Counseling, Adolescents, Intellectual Disability
Exploring Risk Factors for Admission to Children's Learning Disability Hospitals Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
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Ross, Helen; Dodds, Nicola – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2023
Background: There are few identified risk factors that may contribute to the increased risk of hospital admission for children and young people with intellectual disabilities. This qualitative study aimed to identify the key risk factors that precipitate admissions to Tier 4 child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) inpatient services…
Descriptors: Children, Adolescents, Learning Disabilities, Hospitalized Children
The Lived Experience of Immigrant Parents of Disabled Adolescents and Young Adults Transitioning into Adulthood: A Narrative Inquiry
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Dominic Andrew Nyikach; Ketil Lenert Hansen – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2024
Background: Immigrant parents' perspectives on raising adolescents and young adults with intellectual disabilities during the transition to adulthood are the focus of this study. Disabled children demand more care and support as they mature and transition to adulthood. This increased care demand places significant stress on parents' wellbeing and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Immigrants, Intellectual Disability, Adolescents
Factors That Are Hindering and Facilitating Sleep Quality of Children with Intellectual Disabilities and Their Mothers: A Qualitative Study
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Hayli, Çigdem Müge; Aydin, Ayfer – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2023
Background: Sleep is an important physiological need for children with intellectual disabilities and their mothers. The present study aims to obtain detailed information on the factors that are hindering and facilitating the sleep quality of children with intellectual disabilities and their mothers. Method: Twenty-one mothers of children with…
Descriptors: Sleep, Physiology, Intellectual Disability, Mother Attitudes
Characteristics of Mobile Phone Use in Adolescents Identified with Mild Intellectual Disability Who Attend Special Schools in Serbia and Their Non-Disabled Peers in Mainstream Schools
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Glumbic, Nenad; Brojcin, Branislav; Ðordevic, Mirjana; Žunic-Pavlovic, Vesna – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2021
Background: Mobile phones are multifunctional devices which allow adolescents to belong to their peer group, communicate with them, and also expand their digital interactions. The aim of this research was to identify possible differences in the areas and ways of mobile phone use in non-disabled adolescents and their peers identified with mild…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Adolescents, Mild Intellectual Disability
Physical Activity among Children and Young People with Intellectual Disabilities in Special Schools: Teacher and Learning Support Assistant Perceptions
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Pierce, Samuel; Maher, Anthony J. – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2020
Background: Despite well-established benefits of engaging in regular physical activity, children and young people with intellectual disabilities are significantly less active than their age peers. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with two teachers of PE and two learning support assistants working in special schools in order to…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Intellectual Disability, Special Schools
A Longitudinal Study of Post-School Provision for Irish School-Leavers with Intellectual Disability
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McConkey, Roy; Kelly, Fionnola; Craig, Sarah; Keogh, Fiona – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2017
Background: In recent years, efforts have been made to improve the transition of pupils with intellectual disabilities to adult services and to offer a wider range of choices. However, there have been few longitudinal studies to monitor the services provided to young adults post-school. This case study in the Republic of Ireland identified the…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Dropouts, Intellectual Disability, Foreign Countries