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Taheri, A.; Perry, A.; Minnes, P. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2017
Background: Despite the benefits of social participation, children and adolescents with developmental disabilities (DD) are often excluded from taking part in social activities. There is a gap in the literature about the factors that contribute to adequate participation of children with severe DD in particular and the barriers to their…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Socialization, Developmental Disabilities, Student Placement
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Morin, D.; Rivard, M.; Crocker, A. G.; Boursier, C. P.; Caron, J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Public attitudes towards persons with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have a significant effect on potential community integration. A better understanding of these can help target service provision and public awareness programmes. Objectives: The objective of the present study is threefold: (1) describe public attitudes towards persons…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mental Retardation, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Comparative Analysis
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Allen, D. G.; Lowe, K.; Moore, K.; Brophy, S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2007
Background: Out of area placements for people with challenging behaviour represent an expensive and often ineffective strategy for meeting the needs of this service user group. Methods: More than 800 agencies and service settings in a large area of South Wales were screened to identify children and adults with challenging behaviour against a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Costs