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Perceptions and Understandings of Self-Determination in the Context of Relationships between People with Intellectual Disabilities and Social Care Professionals
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Vaucher, Carla; Cudré-Mauroux, Annick; Piérart, Geneviève – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2021
This study examines perceptions and understandings of self-determination in the context of relationships between people with intellectual disabilities and social care professionals. We held focus group discussions to explore the views and experiences of 10 residents and 10 professionals at three facilities for people with intellectual disabilities…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Self Determination, Residential Programs, Participative Decision Making
Identifying the Important Factors Associated with Teaching Sex Education to People with Intellectual Disability: A Cross-Sectional Survey among Paid Care Staff
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Schaafsma, Dilana; Kok, Gerjo; Stoffelen, Joke M. T.; van Doorn, Paulien; Curfs, Leopold M. G. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2014
Background: Sex education programs have been developed with paid care staff as sex educators. However, no information is available about whether these programs are being delivered. Method: The aim of this study was to investigate whether paid care staff working in an organisation specialised in the care of people with mild to moderate intellectual…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Sexuality, Caregiver Role, Mild Intellectual Disability