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Direct linkJames Sinclair; Jill A. Hollway; Christopher Sanford; Renee Cameto; Betsy Benson; L. Eugene Arnold; John R. Seeley – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Introduction: Young people with intellectual disabilities (ID) are at an increased risk for experiencing mental health issues compared to their peers without disabilities. Further, there are limited resources available to help accurately assess mental health disorders and that are accessible for adolescents with ID. Method: This paper describes…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability
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
Ilan Wiesel; Christine Bigby; Ellen van Holstein; Brendan Gleeson – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2024
Background: Despite growing recognition of their right for inclusion in society, people with intellectual disabilities are often excluded from mainstream services, or experience poor service outcomes. Method: Taking a relational approach that considers the interpersonal relations and interactions that occur in mainstream service settings in…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction, Foreign Countries
Peter Baker; Josephine Chishty-Collins; Nick Gore – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: The psychological wellbeing of staff who provide support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is one of the crucial factors in determining the quality of provision offered. An understanding of the current status and influencing variables of staff psychological wellbeing is considered to be vital in this respect.…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Employees, Caregivers
Marian E. J. Breuer; Esther J. Bakker-van Gijssel; Tim Pelle; Jenneken Naaldenberg; Geraline L. Leusink – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: This study aims to explore patients' and their caregivers' experiences with and expectations of a medical consultation with a specialised ID physician at an outpatient ID practice. Methods: Fifteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients and their caregivers. Interview topics concerned (1) ID physician's knowledge and…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Specialization, Caregivers, Physician Patient Relationship
Andrea Almas; Rosemary Lysaght; Susan Farrell; Lorrie Heffernan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Engagement of individuals with an intellectual disability and their caregivers in health care has been highlighted as an essential factor in developing services that better meet client needs; however, few studies have focused on the engagement of individuals with a dual diagnosis (intellectual disability co-occurring with a mental…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Caregivers, Health Services, Comorbidity
Overwijk, Annelies; van der Putten, Annette A. J.; van der Schans, Cees P.; Willems, Mariël; Hilgenkamp, Thessa I. M.; Waninge, Aly – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Behaviour change techniques (BCTs) can be employed to support a healthy lifestyle for people with intellectual disabilities. The aim of this study is to determine whether and which BCTs are used by direct support professionals (DSPs) for supporting healthy lifestyle behaviour of people with moderate to profound intellectual…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Change, Health Promotion, Moderate Intellectual Disability
J. Jordan; M. Larkin; E. Tilley; J. Vseteckova; S. Ryan; L. Wallace – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: There are increasing numbers of ageing family carers of older (40+) adults with intellectual disabilities who convey behaviours that challenge others in the UK. It is important to understand the needs and experiences of these carers as they support their older family member to transition to different care contexts. Method: A rapid…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Literature Reviews, Caregivers, Older Adults
Min Ah Kim; Jaehee Yi; Shinyeong Hwang; Jimin Sung; Seong Young Lee; Heejin Kim – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: This study sought a holistic understanding of lived experiences of individuals with a sibling who has intellectual and developmental disabilities using photovoice. Methods: Seven adult female siblings of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in South Korea engaged in six weekly photovoice sessions, including an…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Females, Siblings, Sibling Relationship
Kangwei Xun; Ruoshui Jiao; Yunxue Deng – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Services for adults with intellectual disabilities in Hong Kong have a hierarchical staffing structure. Professional social workers, who performed as mid-level employees, work with frontline support workers to deliver services to clients. Methods: This qualitative study explored social workers' experiences of working with support…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Work, Intellectual Disability, Adults
de Groot, Rogier; Kaal, Hendrien L.; Ph. Stol, Wouter – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2023
Background: This study reports the findings from a Dutch study, exploring care workers' challenges and approaches in guiding young people with intellectual disabilities in their online lives. Method: Using an inductive research design 33 semi-structured interviews were conducted with care workers. Results: Care workers report challenges that…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Youth, Intellectual Disability, Computer Use
Laura Surley; Dave Dagnan; Kate Lawson; Andrew Jahoda – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Talking therapy for people with intellectual disabilities is often specifically adapted. One adaptation is the involvement of significant others in therapy, however, there is no systematic description of the use of this adaptation in routine clinical practice. Method: An online survey of UK psychologists regarding the inclusion of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Intellectual Disability, Psychologists, Counselor Attitudes
Ran Neuman – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2024
Background: Despite humanistic declarations regarding the rights of people with intellectual disability to live a full, meaningful life, in practice, resulting from dilemmas experienced by direct support provides, support is often limited to a focus on functional independence. The aim of this research was to define the theoretical principles by…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Humanization, Caregivers, Social Support Groups
Kangwei Xun; Christine Bigby; Tal Araten-Bergman – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2024
Adult siblings without disabilities play important roles in relation to their brothers and sisters with intellectual disabilities. This study reviewed knowledge about adult sibling relationships in Chinese societies, where one sibling has intellectual disability. Five English and two Chinese databases were searched for publications published up to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adults, Siblings, Sibling Relationship
Kouroupa, Athanasia; Hassiotis, Angela; Hamza, Leila; Courtenay, Ken; Hall, Ian; Langdon, Peter E.; Taggart, Laurence; Crossey, Vicky; Lloyd-Evans, Brynmor; Morant, Nicola – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Adults with intellectual disabilities often display behaviour that challenges that is a result of biological differences, psychological challenges, and lack of appropriate social support. Intensive Support Teams (IST) are recommended to support the care needs of this group and avoid hospitalisation. However, little attention has been…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Behavior Problems, Foreign Countries
