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Cognitive Reserve Proxies for Individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disability: A Scoping Review
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Veronica Pucci; Annalisa La Face; Barbara Gasteiger-Klicpera; Sara Mondini – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Cognitive reserve (CR) has not been studied in people with Intellectual Developmental Disability, a population with a high incidence of dementia. Commonly adopted CR proxies should be adapted to reflect more specifically the experiences of people with Intellectual Developmental Disability. Method: This scoping review intended to…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Ability, Barriers
Examining Cognitive Accessibility of the via Inventory of Strengths for Adults with Intellectual Disability
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Kimberly Greenberg; Brice Hounshel; Luke Kalb; Ariel Schwartz – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: We evaluated cognitive accessibility of the VIA Inventory of Strengths Youth short form with adults with intellectual disability for use in strengths-based practice. Methods: We conducted cognitive testing with adults with intellectual disability (n = 33; M age = 36.2; range: 20.4-64.2). Data were coded for the extent to which (1)…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Ability
The Effects of Single Bouts of Physical Activity on Cognition in Adolescents and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review
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Ting-Yu Chueh; Jia-Hao Wu; Wei-Kang Hung; Cheng-Chen Pan; Chien-Chih Chou; Chung-Ju Huang; Chien-Ting Wu – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) typically exhibit cognitive deficits. While single bouts of physical activity (PA) have shown cognitive benefits in typically developing individuals, the effects on those with ID are unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of single bouts of PA on cognition in…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Physical Activity Level, Program Effectiveness, Physical Activities
Talking about Real-Life Events: An Investigation into the Ability of People with Intellectual Disabilities to Make Links between Their Beliefs and Emotions within Dialogue
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Hebblethwaite, Amy; Jahoda, Andrew; Dagnan, Dave – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: This study compares how people with and without intellectual disabilities talk about events, beliefs and emotions in dialogues about real-life, emotive events and in a structured task assessing understanding of cognitive mediation. Materials and Methods: A cognitive-emotive interview was used to assist 19 adults with intellectual…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Verbal Ability, Therapy, Correlation
Comparison of the WAIS-III and WISC-IV in 16-Year-Old Special Education Students
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Gordon, Shirley; Duff, Simon; Davidson, Terry; Whitaker, Simon – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2010
Background: Previous research with earlier versions of the WISC and WAIS has demonstrated that when administered to people who have intellectual disabilities, the WAIS produced higher IQ scores than the WISC. The aim of this study was to examine whether these differences still exist. A comparison of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Third…
Descriptors: Intelligence, Mental Retardation, Psychologists, Intelligence Quotient
Readiness for Cognitive Therapy in People with Intellectual Disabilities
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Willner, Paul – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2006
Aims: Cognitive therapies are increasingly being offered by clinical psychologists to people with intellectual disabilities. This paper reviews some of the factors that influence people's readiness to engage in cognitive therapy. Literature review: Limited verbal ability, psychological-mindedness (particularly in relation to the understanding of…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Mental Retardation, Psychologists, Cognitive Restructuring