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Derks, Suzanne D. M.; Willemen, Agnes M.; Wouda, Mirjam; Sterkenburg, Paula S. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Mentalising and stress regulation pose challenges for adults with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities (MBID), emphasising the importance of an intervention program. The study examined the effectiveness and social validity of the serious game 'You & I' in enhancing mentalising and stress regulation among adults with MBID.…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Metacognition
MacHale, Rosemary; Ffrench, Cathal; McGuire, Brian – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Technology is ubiquitous in all aspects of daily life and research interest in the topic of digital mental health interventions (DMHI) for people with intellectual disabilities is growing. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated technology use in delivering mental health supports. Method: This review used a qualitative…
Descriptors: Experience, Attitudes, Adults, Intellectual Disability
Kármán, Bianka; Szekeres, Ágota; Papp, Gabriella – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: The inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities is limited due to a high prevalence of prejudice towards this population. We reviewed studies to identify the most effective intervention methods that focus on acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities. Method: A literature review was conducted using several…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Intellectual Disability, Social Bias, Attitudes toward Disabilities
Scior, Katrina; Cooper, Rebecca; Fenn, Kristina; Poole, Laurie; Colman, Sophie; Ali, Afia; Baum, Sandra; Crabtree, Jason; Doswell, Sophie; Jahoda, Andrew; Hastings, Richard; Richardson, Lisa – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: People with intellectual disabilities are at risk of experiencing stigma and require the skills and confidence to deal with stigma in their daily lives. Method: Development and piloting of a 5-session manualised psychosocial group intervention designed to increase the capacity of people with intellectual disabilities aged 16+ to manage…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Social Bias, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Coping
Louw, Julia S.; Kirkpatrick, Bernadette; Leader, Geraldine – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Social inclusion is regarded as an important determinant of health, particularly for young adults with intellectual disabilities. However, only a limited number of reviews report on the findings of original empirical studies on social inclusion of young adults with intellectual disabilities. This review provides a succinct synopsis of…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Intellectual Disability, Inclusion, Interpersonal Relationship
Mihaila, Iulia; Handen, Benjamin L.; Christian, Bradley T.; Hartley, Sigan L. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Leisure activity has been linked to optimal ageing outcomes, yet little is known about the type and level of leisure activity adults with Down syndrome currently engage in, and the factors that promote and hinder their leisure activities. Materials and Methods: A daily diary was utilized to provide an in-depth description of the…
Descriptors: Adults, Down Syndrome, Barriers, Leisure Time
James, Deborah Michelle; Fisher, Sue; Vincent, Sharon – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Introduction: The United Kingdom's Department for Education's advice on behaviour focuses on the power of staff and the strength of the policy in challenging behaviour, via rules, sanctions and rewards. We designed a video-feedback intervention for staff teams in a special educational setting who were working with children with intellectual…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Behavior Problems, Intervention, Special Education
Cooney, Patricia; Jackman, Catherine; Tunney, Conall; Coyle, David; O'Reilly, Gary – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Despite its evidence base in the general population, computerized cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT) has not yet been adapted for use with people with intellectual disability. This study aimed to explore the experiences of adults with an intellectual disability who played a cCBT program. Method: Twenty-four adults (with a mild or…
Descriptors: Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Adults, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Martens, Marga A. W.; Janssen, Marleen J.; Ruijssenaars, Wied A. J. J. M.; Huisman, Mark; Riksen-Walraven, J. Marianne – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Recent studies have shown that it is possible to foster affective involvement between people with congenital deafblindness and their communication partners. Affective involvement is crucial for well-being, and it is important to know whether it can also be fostered with people who have congenital deafblindness and intellectual…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Deaf Blind, Affective Behavior, Interpersonal Communication
Levine, Kathryn Ann; Proulx, Jocelyn; Schwartz, Karen – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Women with intellectual/developmental disabilities in conflict with the law experience childhood trauma, substance abuse and intimate partner violence but continue to have difficulty accessing appropriate therapeutic services, both within correctional settings and upon discharge. The aim of this study is to explore women's service…
Descriptors: Females, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Law Enforcement
James, Deborah Michelle; Hall, Alex; Lombardo, Chiara; McGovern, Will – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: In this study, we explored the impact of staff training that used video feedback to help staff see the effect of their interactional work with service users. The study was based at a large organization delivering services for children and adults with autism. Materials and Methods: A longitudinal qualitative study with semi-structured…
Descriptors: Staff Development, Video Technology, Feedback (Response), Interaction
Dillenburger, Karola; McKerr, Lyn; Jordan, Julie Ann; Devine, Paula; Keenan, Mickey – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Background: Children with autism spectrum disorder are increasingly educated in mainstream classrooms in the United Kingdom (Wilkinson & Twist, "Autism and Educational Assessment: UK Policy and Practice." NFER, Slough, 2010), and some employers are now specifically seeking out staff on the autism spectrum. Does that mean that we are…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Surveys, Children
Larkin, Peter; Jahoda, Andrew; MacMahon, Ken – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: There is an established evidence base concerning the use of anger management interventions with violent offenders who have intellectual disabilities. However, there has been limited research investigating the role of social cognitive factors underpinning problems of aggression. Psychosocial sources of aggression in the non-disabled…
Descriptors: Aggression, Adults, Mild Mental Retardation, Moderate Mental Retardation