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Myers, Cassidy; Cox, Carol – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: A small group of transition-aged students with intellectual disabilities participated in a short-term summer work experience programme under the mentorship of a job coach. Methods: Dyadic interview technique was used to identify student and mentor participants' perceptions of student participant work motivation pre- and post-programme.…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Summer Programs, Work Experience Programs
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Yu-Jung Hsieh; Wei-Sho Ho; Shu-Jou Sun – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Parents play a key role in the transition process of their children. After high school students with intellectual disabilities leave the school system, they need the cooperation of schools and families to ensure successful employment and independent living. Methods: A case study was conducted in a Taiwanese high school special…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Parent Role, Students with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability
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Fullana, Judit; Pallisera, Maria; Català, Elena; Puyalto, Carolina – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: This article presents the results of evaluating a research training programme aimed at developing the skills of people with intellectual disabilities to actively participate in inclusive research. Methods: The present authors opted for a responsive approach to evaluation, using a combination of interviews, questionnaires and focus…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Inclusion, Research Skills, Program Evaluation
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Maine, Andrew; Brown, Michael J.; Dickson, Adele; Truesdale, Maria – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: People with intellectual disabilities remain at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) due to lifestyle-associated risk factors. Educational programmes have been adapted for people with intellectual disabilities targeting ongoing T2D self-management. However, there are no adapted programmes which aim to prevent T2D through…
Descriptors: Diabetes, Intellectual Disability, At Risk Persons, Life Style