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Behavioural and Cognitive Outcomes in Young Children of Mothers with Intellectual Impairments
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Powell, R. M.; Parish, S. L. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2017
Background: Despite an increase in international studies examining the experiences of parents with intellectual impairments and their children, few have utilised population-based data. This study investigated the behavioural and cognitive outcomes of 3-year-old US children of mothers with intellectual impairments compared with children of mothers…
Descriptors: Young Children, Mothers, Intellectual Disability, Parents with Disabilities
Models of Intellectual Disability: Towards a Perspective of (Poss)ability
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Mckenzie, J. A. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: The social and medical models of disability configure the relationship between disability and impairment differently. Neither of these models has provided a comprehensive theoretical or practical basis for talking about intellectual disability (ID). Models that emphasise the interactive nature of disability appear to be more promising.…
Descriptors: Q Methodology, Mental Retardation, Discourse Analysis, Foreign Countries
Modifying the "Positive Parenting Program" for Parents with Intellectual Disabilities
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Glazemakers, I.; Deboutte, D. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Many parents with intellectual disabilities (ID) want and/or need professional guidance and support to learn skills and strategies to prevent and manage child behaviour problems. However, the available support is rarely suitable, and suitable support is rarely available. The aim of this study was to determine whether a popular…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Parent Education, Parenting Skills, Program Improvement
BMI and Attitudes and Beliefs about Physical Activity and Nutrition of Parents of Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities
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George, V. A.; Shacter, S. D.; Johnson, P. M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: The purpose of this study was: (1) to evaluate the beliefs, attitudes and behaviours associated with nutrition and physical activity of parents with adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID); (2) to determine if these variables related to the body mass index (BMI) of the adolescents and the parents' BMI; and (3) to investigate if…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, Role Models, Physical Activities