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Behavioural Interventions to Treat Anxiety in Adults with Autism and Moderate to Severe Intellectual Disabilities: The BEAMS-ID Feasibility Study
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Peter 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
Developing the Diagnostic Interview for Adolescents and Adults with Mild/Moderate Intellectual Disabilities: An Interview Schedule of Mental Disorders (DIAAID)
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James Sinclair; Jill A. Hollway; Christopher Sanford; Renee Cameto; Betsy Benson; L. Eugene Arnold; John R. Seeley – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Introduction: Young people with intellectual disabilities (ID) are at an increased risk for experiencing mental health issues compared to their peers without disabilities. Further, there are limited resources available to help accurately assess mental health disorders and that are accessible for adolescents with ID. Method: This paper describes…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Inclusive Mainstream Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Relational Approach
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Ilan Wiesel; Christine Bigby; Ellen van Holstein; Brendan Gleeson – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2024
Background: Despite growing recognition of their right for inclusion in society, people with intellectual disabilities are often excluded from mainstream services, or experience poor service outcomes. Method: Taking a relational approach that considers the interpersonal relations and interactions that occur in mainstream service settings in…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction, Foreign Countries
Use of Behaviour Change Techniques by Direct Support Professionals to Support Healthy Lifestyle Behaviour for People with Moderate to Profound Intellectual Disabilities
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Overwijk, Annelies; van der Putten, Annette A. J.; van der Schans, Cees P.; Willems, Mariël; Hilgenkamp, Thessa I. M.; Waninge, Aly – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Behaviour change techniques (BCTs) can be employed to support a healthy lifestyle for people with intellectual disabilities. The aim of this study is to determine whether and which BCTs are used by direct support professionals (DSPs) for supporting healthy lifestyle behaviour of people with moderate to profound intellectual…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Change, Health Promotion, Moderate Intellectual Disability
A Q-Methodology Study among Caregivers of People with Moderate Intellectual Disabilities on Their Clients' Health Care: An Example in Oral Health
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Eijsink, A. M.; Schipper, G.; Vermaire, J. H. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: People with intellectual disabilities have less favourable outcomes in--among others--oral health variables, compared to their peers without intellectual disabilities. Before being able to develop target interventions for caregivers, all their prevailing viewpoints regarding oral hygiene need to be identified. Methods: This…
Descriptors: Moderate Intellectual Disability, Health Services, Dental Health, Caregivers
Mixed Method Approaches in Open-Ended, Qualitative, Exploratory Research Involving People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Comparative Methods Study
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Ottmann, Goetz; Crosbie, Jenny – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
People with intellectual disabilities and their families are increasingly being asked to provide input into the services they receive. Under the aegis of the United Nation Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, support plans crucially depend on a participant's articulation of his or her preferences and life goals. Yet, research…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Intellectual Disability, Comparative Analysis, Research Methodology