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Process Evaluation of a Parenting Intervention for Pre-Schoolers with Intellectual Disabilities Who Display Behaviours That Challenge in the UK
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Tamara Ondrušková; Kate Oulton; Royston Royston; EPICC-ID Research Group; Angela Hassiotis – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Stepping Stones Triple P (SSTP) is a complex parent-mediated intervention aimed to reduce behaviours that challenge in children with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, aged 30-59 months. Methods: To formulate a comprehensive understanding of SSTP implementation in the UK, we conducted a process evaluation collecting…
Descriptors: Intervention, Preschool Children, Child Rearing, Intellectual Disability
Project ECHO: Supporting Parents of Children with Disabilities Using an Online, Telementoring Service Delivery Model
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Bateman, Katherine J.; Schwartz, Ilene S.; Grimm, Ryan P. – Infants and Young Children, 2023
Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities engage in higher rates of challenging behavior (CB) than their typically developing peers. Effective and sustainable intervention and supports designed to reduce CB, as well as promote the development of positive, prosocial behavior, are urgently needed. One approach to targeting CB is…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Problems, Intervention
Managing Challenging Behaviors at Home without Services: The Perspective of Parents Having Young Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disability
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Justine Grenier-Martin; Mélina Rivard – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2022
Families of young children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience challenges that may be exacerbated by challenging behavior (CB) and a lack of specialized support services. While waiting for services, families must implement strategies on their own, while taking arduous steps to access supports to eventually meet their…
Descriptors: Young Children, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Parent Attitudes
"Everyone on the Same Team, All Working Together": Implementing a Co-ordinated Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Supporting Young People with Co-occurring Intellectual Disability and Mental Health Issues
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Whitehead, R.; Hopkins, L.; Hughes, E.; Kehoe, M.; Pedwell, G. – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Introduction: Despite the high prevalence of mental health issues for young people with intellectual disability (ID), young people with ID can struggle to receive the mental health support they need. The aim of this study was to examine a new community-based, clinical mental health service for young people (12-25 years) with co-occurring ID and…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Mental Health, Mental Disorders, Access to Health Care
A Preliminary Investigation into the Effectiveness of a Group-Delivered Sleep Management Intervention for Parents of Children with Intellectual Disabilities
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Stuttard, Lucy; Beresford, Bryony; Clarke, Sue; Beecham, Jeni; Curtis, Julie – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Sleep problems are more prevalent and severe among children with intellectual disabilities and autism compared to typically developing children. Training parents in behavioural approaches to manage sleep problems is advocated. However, delivering such interventions via groups is novel. This article reports the findings from a preliminary…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Sleep, Parents, Intervention
Modification of Motivational Interviewing for Use with People with Mild Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviour
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Frielink, Noud; Embregts, Petri – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2013
Background: Motivational interviewing is a promising method to increase treatment motivation for people with mild intellectual disability and challenging behaviour. The purpose of the present study was to identify how professionals could adapt motivational interviewing techniques for use with clients. Method: We conducted semistructured…
Descriptors: Motivation Techniques, Social Desirability, Mild Intellectual Disability, Empathy