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Sarah E. Bjornson; Adrienne Perry – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Children with severe developmental disabilities are frequently excluded from research, and little is known about their quality of life (QoL). Using a mixed-methods approach, this study examined relationships between school factors and QoL for these children and their families. Method: 171 parents of children with severe developmental…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, Quality of Life
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Jessica N. Hoyle; Jan Warren-Findlow; Lauren Wallace; James N. Laditka; Sarah B. Laditka – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Many people view people with intellectual disability primarily as needing help. That perspective limits relationships and can promote discrimination. We sought to better understand social relationships among young adults with intellectual disability. Method: Seven postsecondary students with intellectual disability participated in a…
Descriptors: Photography, Social Action, College Students, Students with Disabilities
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Perry, Adrienne; Charles, Meisha; Zapparoli, Busi; Weiss, Jonathan A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Previous research suggests parents' level of satisfaction with their child's school experience is highly variable. The present author explored school satisfaction in a Canadian sample of parents of children with severe and often complex developmental disabilities. Method: Parents of 185 children completed questionnaires regarding their…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Satisfaction, Severe Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities