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Yuile, Lauren Emily; Smidt, Andy; Quinlan, Sinead – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: People with severe-to-profound intellectual disabilities often lack meaningful interactions with others. Communication partners need to be skilled in identifying and responding to often-subtle behaviours. One method of facilitating interaction is the use of sensory-based stimuli. Method: This study measured the impact of sensory-based…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Interaction, Adolescents, Interpersonal Relationship
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Wagemaker, Eline; Dekkers, Tycho J.; Agelink van Rentergem, Joost A.; Volkers, Karin M.; Huizenga, Hilde M. – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: The evidence base for psychological treatments for autism and mood disorders in people with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities (ID) is limited. Recent promising robot-based innovations in mental health care suggest that robot-based animal assisted therapy (AAT) could be useful to improve social skills and mood in people with…
Descriptors: Adults, Robotics, Mental Health, Health Services