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Direct linkRimmer, J. H.; Yamaki, K.; Davis Lowry, B. M.; Wang, E.; Vogel, L. C. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: To explore the prevalence of obesity and related secondary conditions associated with obesity in adolescents with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). Methods: In total, 461 parents of adolescents with IDD (M = 14.9 year, SD = 1.9) across 49 US states completed a web-based survey containing questions related to their child's…
Descriptors: Obesity, Health Promotion, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome
Carter, Marcia – Parks & Recreation, 2002
Investigated whether a community based fitness program could help improve the fitness levels of adults with developmental disabilities (predominantly mental retardation) and promote fitness and exercise. Pretest-posttest data indicated that personalized social support increased participant compliance and motivation, adaptations in routines helped…
Descriptors: Adults, Community Based Instruction (Disabilities), Developmental Disabilities, Exercise
