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Leisure Participation Opportunities for Adults with Intellectual Disability with Moderate Levels of Impairment Residing in Community Apartments
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Keller, Aviva; Weintraub, Naomi – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2022
The purpose of this study was to examine the leisure and recreation opportunities available in community apartments for adults with intellectual disability (ID), and their association with leisure participation. The study included 38 adults with ID with moderate levels of impairment residing in 19 apartments. Apartment coordinators reported on…
Descriptors: Leisure Time, Recreational Activities, Adults, Participation
Validity and Reliability of the 'Leisure Participation Observation' among Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Pilot Study
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Keller, Aviva; Weintraub, Naomi – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Individuals with intellectual disabilities have decreased leisure participation, affecting their health and well-being. Existing measures of leisure participation are primarily based on self- or proxy reports. This study describes the initial validity and reliability of Leisure Participation Observation (LPO), developed for individuals…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Leisure Time, Recreational Activities
Concerns and Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities and Their Caregivers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan
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Sawako Furukawa; Nobutoshi Nawa; Yui Yamaoka; Takeo Fujiwara – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: People with intellectual disabilities (IDs) and their caregivers face difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, limited studies have comprehensively investigated their challenges, especially in Japan. We aimed to clarify the concerns and needs of people with IDs and their caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Barriers, COVID-19, Pandemics
The Utility of 'Ding Ding Lok' in Rehabilitation Service for Adult Persons with Intellectual Disability: A Thematic Analysis on Reports by Service Staff
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Hung, Ocean Hoi-yeung; Ma, Joey Chung-yee – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
This article introduces 'Ding Ding Lok' (DDL), a group game especially designed for persons affected by mild-to-moderate intellectual disability and explores its utility in rehabilitation service settings in Hong Kong. Reports from service staff who participated in the pilot project were analysed using thematic analysis. Two key questions were…
Descriptors: Rehabilitation Programs, Caseworkers, Psychologists, Facilitators (Individuals)
Using Video Models to Teach Students with Disabilities to Play the Wii
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Sherrow, Lauren A.; Spriggs, Amy D.; Knight, Victoria F. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2016
This study investigated effects of video modeling (VM) when teaching recreation and leisure skills to three high school students with moderate intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. Results, evaluated via a multiple probe across participants design, indicated that VM was effective for teaching all students to play the Wii.…
Descriptors: Models, High School Students, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
The Effect of Coaching on a Faith Community Volunteer's Use of Effective Teaching Behaviors
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Baggerman, Melanie A.; Ault, Melinda Jones; Collins, Belva C.; Spriggs, Amy D.; Slocum, Victoria – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2015
An important part of quality of life for people with moderate and severe disabilities (MSDs) is being involved in extracurricular and community activities. However, volunteers, who may not have experience with including people with MSDs, lead most community activities. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the effectiveness of teacher…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Coaching (Performance), Quality of Life, Moderate Intellectual Disability