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van den Bosch, Kirsten A.; Andringa, Tjeerd C.; Peterson, Wolter; Ruijssenaars, Wied A. J. J. M.; Vlaskamp, Carla – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2017
Background: Previous research indicates that there is a relationship between the auditory environment and the core affects (or mood) of people with severe or profound intellectual disability. We conducted a systematic study to further explore this relationship. Method: Thirteen participants with severe or profound intellectual disability and…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Auditory Stimuli, Sensory Experience
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Biswas, Sanchia; Tickle, Anna; Golijani-Moghaddam, Nima; Almack, Kathryn – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2017
Objectives: This study used the grounded theory to explore parents' views of the transition into adulthood of their child with a severe intellectual disability. The study also sought to explore the processes that parents engage in for making psychological adjustments, to appreciate their role during this transition. This study is imperative for…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Parent Attitudes, Children, Adjustment (to Environment)
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Wagemaker, Eline; Dekkers, Tycho J.; Agelink van Rentergem, Joost A.; Volkers, Karin M.; Huizenga, Hilde M. – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: The evidence base for psychological treatments for autism and mood disorders in people with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities (ID) is limited. Recent promising robot-based innovations in mental health care suggest that robot-based animal assisted therapy (AAT) could be useful to improve social skills and mood in people with…
Descriptors: Adults, Robotics, Mental Health, Health Services