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Trauma-Specific Treatment among Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities: A Case Series with Progressive Counting
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Keesler, John M.; McCoy, Pamela; Wiltz, James – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2023
Background: Individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities are vulnerable to potentially traumatic events and trauma sequelae. Despite ongoing advances surrounding trauma and intellectual/developmental disabilities, trauma-specific treatments are needed for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This study explores the…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Trauma, Trauma Informed Approach
Exercising Autonomy--The Effectiveness and Meaningfulness of Autonomy Support Interventions Engaged by Adults with Intellectual Disability. A Mixed-Methods Review
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Carey, Eileen; Ryan, Ruth; Sheikhi, Ali; Dore, Liz – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2023
Background: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) recommend all disabled people receive support to develop their autonomy. Subsequently, evolving models for supported decision-making and informed consent present guidance to enable autonomy support, which have relevance to people with intellectual…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Social Support Groups, Intervention
"I Feel Like Just a Normal Person Now": An Exploration of the Perceptions of People with Intellectual Disabilities about What Is Important in the Provision of Positive Behavioural Support
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McKenzie, Karen; Whelan, Kathryn J.; Mayer, Claire; McNall, Anne; Noone, Steve; Chaplin, Jill – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2018
Background: There is a growing evidence base about the effectiveness of positive behavioural support (PBS) in relation to behaviours that challenge (CB). There is, however, limited research from the perspective of individuals receiving this support. The objective of this qualitative study was to obtain the views of participants with an…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Positive Behavior Supports, Attitudes, Foreign Countries
Investing in Advocacy for Parents with Learning Disabilities: What Is the Economic Argument?
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Bauer, Annette; Wistow, Gerald; Dixon, Josie; Knapp, Martin – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2015
Advocacy can help service users both to understand their rights and choices and also to support them in resolving issues of great significance to their lives. We investigated some of the costs and outcomes of advocacy provided to parents with learning disabilities at risk of having their children taken into care. Through two workshops and a…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Mental Retardation, Intervention, Parents with Disabilities
Individual Planning: An Exploration of the Link between Quality of Plan and Quality of Life
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Adams, Lynn; Beadle-Brown, Julie; Mansell, Jim – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2006
Individual plans for people with intellectual disabilities were evaluated for quality and effectiveness in improving quality of life. Quality was assessed by rating whether goals were relevant, observable, age appropriate, necessary, timetabled, developmental, measurable, realistic, assigned to staff and improving at least one of O'Brien's five…
Descriptors: Planning, Quality of Life, Mental Retardation, Objectives