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An Exploratory Study on the Suicidal Behaviours of People with Intellectual Disability or Autism: Examining Their Understanding of Suicide and Death, and the Perceptions of Their Direct Support Staff
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Sarrah Thomas Persechino; Diane Morin; Cécile Bardon – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Individuals with intellectual disability or autism exhibit suicidal behaviours at an equal or greater rate than the general population, yet little is known about associated risk factors. This study explores suicidality in these populations, focusing on their understanding of suicide and death and perceptions of their direct support…
Descriptors: Suicide, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Death
Behavioural Interventions to Treat Anxiety in Adults with Autism and Moderate to Severe Intellectual Disabilities: The BEAMS-ID Feasibility Study
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Peter E. Langdon; Magdalena M. Apanasionok; Emma Scripps; Alastair Barrowcliff; Asit Biswas; Karen Bunning; Cheryl Burbidge; Katherine Byron-Daniel; Alex Cookson; Sarah Croom; Malwina Filipczuk; David Gillespie; Richard P. Hastings; Andrew Jahoda; Rachel McNamara; Lawrence Patterson; Dheeraj Rai; Robyn Steward; Kylie M. Gray – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: The aim of this feasibility study was to adapt and model a behavioural intervention for anxiety with autistic adults with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Method: Twenty-eight autistic adults with moderate or severe intellectual disabilities, 37 carers, and 40 therapists took part in this single-group non-randomised…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults, Severe Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Childhood and Adulthood Predictors of Community Participation by Autistic Adults with and without Intellectual Disability
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Lauren A. Cameron; Bruce J. Tonge; Patricia Howlin; Stewart L. Einfeld; Roger J. Stancliffe; Kylie M. Gray – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Few studies have explored community participation for autistic adults, with or without intellectual disability. This study aims to investigate how autistic adults participate in the community, and the childhood and adulthood factors that predict community participation in adulthood. Method: Eighty-four autistic adults (mean age 34…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Predictor Variables
Interventions Addressing Challenging Behaviours in Arab Children and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism: A Systematic Review
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Shahad Alarifi; Louise Denne; Nouf Alatifi; Richard P. Hastings – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Arabs with intellectual disabilities and/or autism may exhibit challenging behaviour that affects them and their caregivers. Early, appropriate intervention may reduce these effects. This review synthesised and critically appraised challenging behaviour intervention research for this population. Methods: All published empirical…
Descriptors: Arabs, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavior Problems
Perceptual Experiences of Autistic People with an Intellectual Disability and People with Williams Syndrome: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis
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Freya Elise; Brian Irvine; Jana Brinkert; Charlie Hamilton; Emily K. Farran; Elizabeth Milne; Gaia Scerif; Anna Remington – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Autistic people without intellectual disabilities have increased perceptual capacity: they can process more information at any given time compared to non-autistic people. We examined whether increased perceptual capacity is evident across the autistic spectrum (i.e. for autistic people with intellectual disabilities) and whether it is…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Genetic Disorders, Adults, Intellectual Disability
Understanding Experiences of 'Gig Buddies': A Befriending Scheme for People with Intellectual Disabilities
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Fiona Brand; Katrina Scior; Alana Loewenberger – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Research into befriending for people with intellectual disabilities is limited. This study aimed to explore the impact, mechanisms of change, and limitations of a befriending scheme for adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. Methods: Participants were recruited using convenience sampling. Thirteen individuals with…
Descriptors: Friendship, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults
Australian Registered Nurse's' Awareness of Key Issues, Ambivalence and Education Related to the Health of People with Intellectual Disability and/or Autism
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A. Cashin; A. Pracilio; T. Buckley; K. Griffin; J. Trollor; N. J. Wilson – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Health outcomes of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disability are poor. Yet there is a paucity of nurse education and preparation to care for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability. Method: A cross sectional survey of Australian Registered Nurses related to their educational…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Nurses, Intellectual Disability, Nursing Education
Schizophrenia in Autistic People with Intellectual Disabilities: Symptom Manifestations and Identification
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Bakken, Trine Lise; Kildahl, Arvid Nikolai; Ludvigsen, Linn Beate; Bjørgen, Tale Gjertine; Dalhaug, Caroline; Hellerud, Jane Margrete Askeland; Hove, Oddbjørn; Solheim-Inderberg, Ann Magritt; Karlsen, Kjersti; Helverschou, Sissel Berge – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: The assessment of schizophrenia in autistic people with intellectual disabilities is challenging. This study aimed to explore the identification of schizophrenia in this population. Methods: Using data from a clinical multi-centre study, reported symptoms in 26 autistic individuals with intellectual disabilities diagnosed with…
Descriptors: Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Mental Disorders
Who is at Risk? Adults with Intellectual Disability at Risk of Admission to Mental Health Inpatient Care
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Marianne Durand; Rajan Nathan; Sophie Holt; Sharleen Nall-Evans; Ceri Woodrow – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: NHS England's "Transforming Care" agenda aims to reduce the number of adults with intellectual disabilities and autistic adults in mental health hospitals. The aim was to understand the demographic and clinical characteristics of those most at risk of admission. Method: A cohort, retrospective study of adults using community…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Adults, Mental Health, Health Services
Programme Recipient and Facilitator Experiences of Positive Family Connections for Families of Children with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Who Are Autistic
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Daniel Sutherland; Samantha Flynn; Joanna Griffin; Richard P. Hastings – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Family members of children with developmental disabilities on average report poorer family functioning and mental health. Positive Family Connections is a co-produced, positively-oriented, family-systems support programme for families of children with developmental disabilities aged 8-13. We investigated experiences of Positive Family…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Children, Early Adolescents, Family Environment
'Different Things at Different Times': Wellbeing Strategies and Processes Identified by Parents of Children Who Have an Intellectual Disability or Who Are Autistic, or Both
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Griffin, Joanna; Gore, Nick – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Most parents of children with an intellectual disability or who are autistic identify positives in their family life and their own wellbeing, in addition to reported mental health challenges. Several models and interventions have been developed in relation to parent carer wellbeing. Few studies have asked parent carers how they support…
Descriptors: Parents, Children, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Jobs for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism in Wales
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Elisa Vigna; Andrea Meek; Stephen Beyer – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: The study reports the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns on jobs for people with intellectual disabilities and autism. The study focuses on the impact of the first and the fire-break lockdowns and the actions taken to support young people. Method: Data was collected from the cohort of young people currently working in Wales,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Youth, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability
"I Think They Do Not Know How to Lie:" The Perceptions of Legal Support Staff about Person with Intellectual Disabilities/Autism in Turkish Legal System
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Kaya, Ali; Yildiz, Gizem – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Increased social integration of individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism could may raise their likelihood of interacting with justice system and legal staff. Aims: The present article aimed to determine the perceptions of the legal support staff about the individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism. Materials and…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Judges
Challenging Behaviour and Its Risk Factors in Children and Young People in a Special School Setting: A Four Wave Longitudinal Study
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Nicholls, Gemma; Bailey, Tom; Grindle, Corinna F.; Hastings, Richard P. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Longitudinal research is needed to strengthen evidence for risk factors for challenging behaviour in children with intellectual disabilities and to understand patterns of change over time. Methods: Data on challenging behaviour were collected for 225 students in one school over four annual time points and a range of potential risk…
Descriptors: Children, Young Adults, Youth, Intellectual Disability
A Demographic and Qualitative Analysis of the Determinants of Success in a National Supported Employment Project
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Vigna, Elisa; Beyer, Stephen; Meek, Andrea – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: People with an intellectual disability and/or autism experience low employment rates compared to the general population. This study shows what the determinants of success are in getting this group of young people into paid employment. Method: The research is based on data collected on 1008 young people, aged 16-25, participating in the…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Employment Potential, Employment Patterns
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