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Clark, Trevor; Jung, Jae Yup; Roberts, Jacqueline; Robinson, Ainslie; Howlin, Patricia – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Although autism is commonly described in terms of deficits, many autistic individuals have been found to demonstrate exceptional skills. The shift to a strengths-based approach in the field of autism necessitates increased understanding of these skills. Aims: This study examined (1) rates of exceptional skills in autistic school-age…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Gifted, Ability, Severity (of Disability)
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Jacqueline C. Ladwig; Kathryn M. Sibley; Jacquie Ripat; Cheryl M. Glazebrook – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Amongst the growing number of examples of inclusive dance programming, community-informed recommendations for inclusive dance are scarce. Our purpose was to develop recommendations for inclusive dance with dancers with the lived experience of autism, intellectual, or developmental disability, and the professionals who work with them.…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Inclusion
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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
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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
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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
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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