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Kamstra, Aafke; van der Putten, Annette A. J.; Vlaskamp, Carla – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Most people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) have limited social contact and it is unclear what is done to maintain or increase these contacts. Individual support planning (ISP) can be used in the systematic enhancement of social contacts. This study analyses the content of ISPs with respect to the social contacts of…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Interpersonal Relationship, Individualized Programs
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Griffiths, Colin; Smith, Martine – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Interaction between two people may be construed as a continuous process of perception and action within the dyad. A theoretical framework is proposed in this article that explains the concepts and processes which comprise the interaction process. The article explores the transactional nature of interaction, through analysis of narrative data from…
Descriptors: Interaction, Severe Intellectual Disability, Interpersonal Relationship, Grounded Theory
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Lechler, Suzanne; Hare, Dougal Julian – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
A naturalistic observational single case study was carried out to investigate the form and function of private speech (PS) in a young man with Dandy-Walker variant syndrome and trisomy 22. Video recordings were observed, transcribed and coded to identify all combinations of type and form of PS. Through comparison between theories of PS and the…
Descriptors: Naturalistic Observation, Case Studies, Genetic Disorders, Speech Communication
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Hettiarachchi, Shyamani – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: Children diagnosed with intellectual difficulties experience difficulties with narrative skills, due to limited syntactic knowledge. The Colourful Semantics approach with thematic roles and a colour coding system may encourage syntactic development in children experiencing intellectual disabilities. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness…
Descriptors: Semantics, Intellectual Disability, Teaching Methods, Qualitative Research
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Dorozenko, Kate P.; Roberts, Lynne D.; Bishop, Brian J. – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Intellectual disability is commonly conceptualised as stigmatised identity; however, within the literature, the notion of a damaged identity is contested. The aim of this research was to explore the social construction of intellectual disability from the perspective of staff who work closely with people with intellectual disabilities. Informed by…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Employee Attitudes, Transformative Learning, Intellectual Disability
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Ottmann, Goetz; Crosbie, Jenny – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
People with intellectual disabilities and their families are increasingly being asked to provide input into the services they receive. Under the aegis of the United Nation Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, support plans crucially depend on a participant's articulation of his or her preferences and life goals. Yet, research…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Intellectual Disability, Comparative Analysis, Research Methodology