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Acceptability of a Novel Parent-Mediated Executive Function Intervention for Young Children with Down Syndrome in Italy
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Sara Colaianni; Madison M. Walsh; Sara Onnivello; Miranda E. Pinks; Chiara Marcolin; Kaylyn Van Deusen; Elisa Rossi; Nathaniel R. Riggs; Francesca Pulina; Lisa Daunhauer; Deborah J. Fidler; Silvia Lanfranchi – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: People with Down syndrome (DS) are predisposed to challenges with executive functions (EF), which are crucial for adaptive outcomes and academic success. Early interventions targeting EF are therefore critical. The present study analysed Italian data on the acceptability, enjoyability and household implementation of EXPO (EXecutive…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Down Syndrome, Parent Role, Intervention
Using Smart Phone Technology to Improve Daily Living Skills for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
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Stierle, Jordan; Ryan, Joseph B.; Katsiyannis, Antonis; Mims, Pamela; Carlson, Alex; Allen, Abigail – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Individuals with intellectual disabilities need continued supports in completing daily living tasks to increase the likelihood of achieving independence. Fortunately, research has shown that assistive technology, and particularly video prompting helps support independent living for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Aims: This…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Young Adults, Cooking Instruction, Postsecondary Education
A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of a Simplified 5-Step Handwashing Technique versus a Conventional 7-Step Handwashing Technique among Chinese Students with Intellectual Disabilities
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Lee, Regina L. T.; Leung, Cynthia; Chen, Hong; Lee, Paul H.; Kwok, Stephen W. H. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Objective: To compare the effects of the simplified 5-step and the conventional 7-Step hand hygiene programme in a cluster randomized controlled trial among students with intellectual disabilities. Method: A total of 472 Chinese students with intellectual disabilities were randomized to either simplified 5-step or conventional 7-step hand hygiene…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Hygiene, Health Behavior, Intellectual Disability
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Culinary Nutrition Programme for Adults with Mild-to-Moderate Intellectual Disability: FLIP Food and Lifestyle Information Programme
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R. C. Asher; V. A. Shrewsbury; B. Innes; A. Fitzpatrick; S. Simmonds; V. Cross; A. Rose; E. Hinton; C. E. Collins – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Culinary nutrition education can support improved diet-related health and wellbeing. This pre-post pilot study aimed to assess feasibility and acceptability of an eight-session culinary nutrition programme, the Food and Lifestyle Information Programme (FLIP), for adults with mild-to-moderate intellectual disability. A secondary aim was…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mild Intellectual Disability, Nutrition, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Where to Next? Experiences of Adults with Intellectual Disability after They Complete a University Program
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Gobec, Charlotte; Rillotta, Fiona; Raghavendra, Parimala – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Adults with intellectual disability who attended higher education programs have reported increasing self-determination, developing social skills and forming relationships. However, there is limited evidence about what adults with intellectual disability do after they complete such programs. This study investigated the experiences of…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Higher Education, Inclusion
Effects of a Self-Management Training for People with Intellectual Disabilities
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Sandjojo, Janice; Zedlitz, Aglaia M. E. E.; Gebhardt, Winifred A.; Hoekman, Joop; den Haan, Jeanet A.; Evers, Andrea W. M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: To help people with intellectual disabilities lead a more independent life, it is important to promote their self-management. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a self-management training for people with intellectual disabilities directed at independent functioning in daily life. Method: In the training, 17 people with…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Self Management, Daily Living Skills, Quality of Life