NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 6 results Save | Export
The Social Life of Young People with Intellectual Disabilities Studying at University: An Inclusive Research Using Photovoice
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
María Rivero; Anabel Moriña – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: This article explores the social life within and outside the university of 17 young Spanish people with intellectual disabilities studying in a postsecondary education programme. This programme offers training for inclusion in the labour market. Students obtain a certificate, which is not an official university degree. Methods:…
Descriptors: Social Life, Intellectual Disability, College Students, Inclusion
Relation between Working Memory and Self-Regulation Capacities and the Level of Social Skills Acquisition in People with Moderate Intellectual Disability
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Ducic, Bojan; Gligorovic, Milica; Kaljaca, Svetlana – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Social competence deficit is one of the main characteristics of intellectual disability. The aim of this paper is to determine the influence of working memory (WM) and self-regulation (SR) on social skills in persons with moderate intellectual disability (MID). Method: The sample included 41 participants with MID, aged 14-21.…
Descriptors: Short Term Memory, Self Control, Interpersonal Competence, Skill Development
Intensive Interaction Training for Paid Carers: "Looking, Looking and Find out When They Want to Relate to You"
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Nagra, Maninder K.; White, Rose; Appiah, Afua; Rayner, Kelly – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Intensive interaction (II) is a communication approach useful for working with people with severe intellectual disabilities. Health and social care providers offer II training courses to paid carers working in local services with the goal of improving social communication for their clients. Materials and methods: Eight paid carers who…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Caregivers, Interaction, Skill Development
The Effect of Educational Software, Video Modelling and Group Discussion on Social-Skill Acquisition among Students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Hetzroni, Orit E.; Banin, Irit – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often demonstrate difficulties in social skills. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a comprehensive intervention program on the acquisition of social skills among students with mild IDD. Method: Single subject multiple baseline design across situations…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Video Technology, Group Discussion, Skill Development
Exploring the Development of Existing Sex Education Programmes for People with Intellectual Disabilities: An Intervention Mapping Approach
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Schaafsma, Dilana; Stoffelen, Joke M. T.; Kok, Gerjo; Curfs, Leopold M. G. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: People with intellectual disabilities face barriers that affect their sexual health. Sex education programmes have been developed by professionals working in the field of intellectual disabilities with the aim to overcome these barriers. The aim of this study was to explore the development of these programmes. Methods: Sex education…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Mental Retardation, Sexuality, Program Development
A Functionally Focused Curriculum for Children with Profound Multiple Disabilities: A Goal Analysis
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
van der Putten, Annette; Reynders, Koop; Vlaskamp, Carla; Nakken, Han – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2004
Background: This study analysed goals formulated in a functionally focused curriculum called Mobility Opportunities Via Education[TM] (MOVE). Method: The subjects were 49 children with profound multiple disabilities (PMD) who attended a centre for special education where the MOVE curriculum was implemented. Each goal was analysed to see whether or…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Daily Living Skills, Severe Disabilities, Children