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Direct linkJean Ware; Susan Buell; Darren D. Chadwick; Jill Bradshaw; Juliet Goldbart – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Introduction: This paper aims to identify to what extent staff training interventions are successful in enhancing the development of communication skills in people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. Methods: A systematic review was undertaken, conforming to PRISMA guidelines. English language, peer reviewed, empirical studies of…
Descriptors: Children, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Severe Disabilities
Heather H. Kelley; Ty B. Aller; Matthew Wappett – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Direct Support Professionals (DSP) work closely with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and can play an important role in helping these individuals get treatment when they are also experiencing mental health concerns (MHC). Methods: We employed a systematic review search techniques to identify 15…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Staff Development
Training Direct Service Personnel in Functional Communication Training with Adults with Disabilities
Emily Gregori; Mandy Rispoli; Leslie Neely; Catharine Lory; So Yeon Kim; Marie David – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2021
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) may engage in challenging behavior. These behaviors present challenges to support staff who often lack training in effective behavior management procedures. Behavioral skills training (BST) is an empirically supported method of staff training and has been used to teach support staff a…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Modification
Laura Gormley; Olive Healy; Amanda Doherty; Darragh O'Regan; Ian Grey – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2020
Frontline staff are a valuable asset within an intellectual and developmental disability service. Their work dictates the overall standard of care delivered by the organization. However, there is evidence that the research relating to effective practice is having little impact on the competencies displayed by staff in the real-world setting.…
Descriptors: Staff Development, Training, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
Thompson, Bethany; Tickle, Anna; Dillon, Gayle – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2021
Discovery awareness (DA) is an approach to using video within structured meetings to help staff become more mindful, aware and interested in a client they are supporting who has intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour. The objective was to evaluate whether, and how, DA is helpful for staff in both inpatient and community settings, and…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Intellectual Disability, Behavior Problems, Staff Meetings
Robertson, Janet; Baines, Susannah; Emerson, Eric; Hatton, Chris – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Constipation can lead to serious health issues and death. This systematic review summarizes international research pertaining to the management of constipation in people with intellectual disability. Method: Studies published from 1990 to 2017 were identified using Medline, Cinahl, PsycINFO, Web of Science, email requests and…
Descriptors: Physiology, Intervention, Drug Therapy, Eating Habits
Embregts, Petri J. C. M.; Zijlmans, Linda J. M.; Gerits, Linda; Bosman, Anna M. T. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2019
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a training program focusing on improvement of emotional intelligence (EI) and support staffs' awareness of their behaviour towards people with an intellectual disability based on interactional patterns. The support provided regarding the needs for autonomy, relatedness, and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Intellectual Disability
Deveau, Roy; McGill, Peter – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: The front-line management role in services for people with intellectual disabilities remains rather under-researched. The aim of this study was to examine the experiences of registered managers in services for adults with intellectual disability who exhibit challenging behaviour. Method: Interviews, primarily focussed upon staff…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Adults, Behavior Problems, Interviews
Wilson, Nathan J.; Macdonald, Jemima; Hayman, Brenda; Bright, Alexandra M.; Frawley, Patsie; Gallego, Gisselle – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
This narrative review of the research literature presents a summary about the key issues facing people with intellectual disability (ID) who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or questioning (LGBTIQ). The aim of this review was to consolidate research of the topic; to identify whether any pilot studies reporting…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Intellectual Disability, Homosexuality, Sexual Identity
