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Access to and Use of the Internet among Adolescents and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Everyday Settings
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Alfredsson Ågren, Kristin; Kjellberg, Anette; Hemmingsson, Helena – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2020
Background: The aim of this study was to explore and describe access to the Internet and how it is used among adolescents and young adults with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities in their everyday settings. Method: Data were collected through observations of and interviews with 15 participants with intellectual disabilities, aged 13-25…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Internet, Adolescents, Young Adults
Effects of Using an iPad to Teach Early Literacy Skills to Elementary Students with Intellectual Disability
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Goo, Minkowan; Myers, Diane; Maurer, Adela L.; Serwetz, Robert – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2020
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of using an iPad to teach early literacy skills to students with intellectual disability (ID). Three elementary students with mild to moderate levels of ID participated in the study. We used a multiple-probe design across students to examine a functional relationship between using an iPad…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Technology Uses in Education, Emergent Literacy, Elementary School Students
Meal Planner Application Efficacy for Increasing Meal Planning Independence in Individuals with Intellectual Disability
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Randall, Kristina N.; Ryan, Joseph B.; Walters, Sharon M.; Stierle, Jordan N. – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2021
Assistive technology (AT) has been shown to be a promising method for supporting individuals with intellectual disability (ID) attain a higher degree of independence both at home and in the work place. The purpose of this alternating-treatment single-case research design study was to compare the effectiveness of three methods (i.e., Notes App,…
Descriptors: Planning, Nutrition, Program Effectiveness, Computer Oriented Programs
Using Video Modeling to Teach Social Skills for Employment to Youth with Intellectual Disability
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Park, Jiyoon; Bouck, Emily C.; Duenas, Ana – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2020
Video modeling is an effective teaching method for supporting individuals with disabilities to learn various skills. Yet, limited research explores the use of video modeling to teach social skills for employment. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of video modeling, alone and in conjunction with the system of least prompts, to…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Modeling (Psychology), Interpersonal Competence, Teaching Methods
Information and Communication Technology Use in Daily Life among Young Adults with Mild-to-Moderate Intellectual Disability
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Ramsten, Camilla; Martin, Lene; Dag, Munir; Hammar, Lena Marmstål – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Information and communication technology (ICT) increases participation in life activities, and young adults are frequent users. Young adults with intellectual disability (ID) do not use ICT as much as their peers, and little is known about how ICT is used by young adults with ID. This study describes the use of ICT from the perspective…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Young Adults, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Examining Digital Messaging Applications for Postsecondary Students with Intellectual Disability
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Smith, Cate C.; Cihak, David F.; McMahon, Don D.; Coleman, Mari Beth – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2019
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of using mobile technology applications to improve digital communication skills in four postsecondary students with intellectual disability. An alternating treatment design was used to compare the effectiveness of three mobile technological applications to improve digital communicative…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Students with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Handheld Devices