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Direct linkPeter E. Langdon; Magdalena M. Apanasionok; Emma Scripps; Alastair Barrowcliff; Asit Biswas; Karen Bunning; Cheryl Burbidge; Katherine Byron-Daniel; Alex Cookson; Sarah Croom; Malwina Filipczuk; David Gillespie; Richard P. Hastings; Andrew Jahoda; Rachel McNamara; Lawrence Patterson; Dheeraj Rai; Robyn Steward; Kylie M. Gray – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: The aim of this feasibility study was to adapt and model a behavioural intervention for anxiety with autistic adults with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Method: Twenty-eight autistic adults with moderate or severe intellectual disabilities, 37 carers, and 40 therapists took part in this single-group non-randomised…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults, Severe Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Anthony Dujmovic-Bracak; Alisa D. Blazek; Emily M. Post; Jacqueline D. Goodway; Carmen B. Swain – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Introduction: Sedentary behaviour among individuals with intellectual disabilities, driven by barriers such as limited access to adapted programs and low self-efficacy, contributes to chronic health conditions. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Valemee Visual System (VVS), a novel tool offering visual support and structured exercise…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Life Style, Barriers, Intervention
Olivia Hewitt; Peter E. Langdon; Michael Larkin – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Psychological interventions need to be adapted for use with people with intellectual disabilities to ensure they are engaging, accessible and effective. Co-design allows the experiences of service users and stakeholders to actively shape and develop interventions, to ensure their accessibility. Method: An adapted model of Experience…
Descriptors: Intervention, Intellectual Disability, Stakeholders, Design
Patricia Pérez-Curiel; Eva Vicente; Mª Lucía Morán; Laura E. Gómez – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2024
Background: Special attention is required when considering any educational intervention aimed at its promotion and development. Our objective is to conduct an umbrella review of systematic reviews that gather evidence from relationships and sex education programmes tailored for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Methods: The protocol was…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Intellectual Disability, Intervention, Program Effectiveness
Alice N. Williams – Journal of Special Education, 2025
For students with moderate and severe intellectual disability (ID), reading instruction has focused on teaching sight words. However, research supports a shift in focusing instruction on reading skills such as phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. The purpose of this systematic literature review was to focus on the research completed with…
Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Intervention, Students with Disabilities, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Andrew Jahoda; Dave Dagnan; Richard Hastings; Amanda Gillooly; Jenny Miller; Susie Baines; Chris Hatton – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: People with severe to profound intellectual disabilities experience similar or higher levels of depression than those with more mild intellectual disabilities. Yet, there is an absence of evidence about how to adapt existing psychological therapies for this population. Method: A behavioural activation intervention (BeatIt) for people…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Severe Intellectual Disability, Depression (Psychology), Intervention
Alice Trainer; S. J. Summers; Alan Bowman – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: People with intellectual disability are vulnerable to developing and experiencing pain, indeed more pain, due to comorbidities and secondary conditions. Their pain may also be underestimated or poorly managed, due to difficulties with verbal and non-verbal communication. Improved understanding could have positive implications for pain…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Pain, Intervention, Etiology
Josien Schaafsma; Annet ten Brug; Annette van der Putten – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Introduction: The "Programma Perspectief" intervention aims to provide optimal support to people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. Knowledge concerning intervention fidelity is outdated and scarce as is typical for the support of persons with special needs. Methods: An survey amongst care professionals (n = 62)…
Descriptors: Program Implementation, Intervention, Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities
Alison Devitt; Melissa Nott; Rachel Rossiter – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: The global rise in chronic health conditions highlights the importance of self-management in empowering people to actively participate in their healthcare. People with intellectual disabilities are disproportionately affected by these conditions and face barriers in accessing self-management interventions. Method: This scoping review…
Descriptors: Self Management, Health Behavior, Intellectual Disability, Barriers
Amarie Carnett; Bailey Devine; Einar Ingvarsson; Barbara Esch – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
Core vocabulary is defined as "lexical items that are accepted as being central and indispensable to language use" (Bell, 2012, p. 1). Use of core vocabulary is common amongst professionals who teach augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to individuals with disabilities. Although the use of AAC is often classified as an…
Descriptors: Vocabulary, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Intervention, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Stéphanie Turgeon; Jason D'Amours; Christophe Maïano; Jade Paré; Diane Morin – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Objective: The present study aimed to understand the effectiveness of natural setting interventions to increase the level of PA in older adults ([greater than or equal to] 40 years old) with intellectual disabilities. Method: Following PRISMA's most recent guidelines, a systematic review was used to synthesise research on PA interventions…
Descriptors: Intervention, Physical Activity Level, Older Adults, Intellectual Disability
Daniel Q. Earixson; Karen C. Hall; Marisa E. Marraccini; Casey D. Calhoun – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Introduction: Although risk for suicide appears elevated in individuals with intellectual and developmental disorders (I/DD), few interventions or tools addressing suicide prevention have been adapted for this population. Among evidence-based interventions for preventing suicide, safety planning interventions are an effective and commonly employed…
Descriptors: Suicide, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Prevention
Joshua R. Smith; Corey E. Hopkins; Jiangmei Xiong; James Luccarelli; Elizabeth Shultz; Simon Vandekar – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID) are heterogenous and prevalent conditions which may occur in isolation or as a co-morbidity. Psychiatric co-morbidity is common with limited treatment options. Preliminary research into electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for these conditions has been encouraging. Thus, further research…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Comorbidity, Intervention
Lally, Phillippa; Beeken, Rebecca J.; Wilson, Rose; Omar, Rumana; Hunter, Rachael; Fovargue, Sally; Anderson, Diana; King, Michael; Hassiotis, Angela; Croker, Helen – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: The aim was to pilot an adapted manualised weight management programme for persons with mild-moderate intellectual disabilities affected by overweight or obesity ("Shape Up-LD"). Method: Adults with intellectual disabilities were enrolled in a 6-month trial (3-month active intervention and 3-month follow-up) and were…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Health Promotion, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Thessa Hilgenkamp; Amy Bodde; Sarah Mann; Brain Helsel; Joseph Sherman; Jessica Danon; Lauren Ptomey – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Online exercise interventions can improve access to tailored programmes for individuals with intellectual disabilities (including Down syndrome). This paper aimed to describe best practices and provide recommendations for online physical activity or exercise programmes for this population. Method: Two research teams with extensive…
Descriptors: Intervention, Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome, Exercise
