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What Has Been Done to Improve Learning for Intellectual Disability? An Umbrella Review of Published Meta-Analyses and Systematic Reviews
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Alvarenga, Kevin Augusto Farias; Alcântara, Wagner Lima; Miranda, Débora Marques – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Intellectual disability (ID) affects 1%-3% of the paediatric population. Currently, there is no consensus as to the most effective strategies for improving the learning skills of children and adolescents with ID. This review aims to systematically gather information regarding interventions to promote and improve learning skills in…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Intellectual Disability, Meta Analysis, Literature Reviews
Challenges in the Delivery of Sex Education for People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Chinese Cultural-Contextual Analysis
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Lam, Angus; Yau, Matthew K.; Franklin, Richard C.; Leggat, Peter A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Staff members' views can have a significant impact on sexuality issues of people with intellectual disabilities. Research on the impact of sociocultural factors in this area in the Chinese context is sparse. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven professionals (social worker, nurse, life skills trainer and…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Intellectual Disability, Intervention, Barriers
Effectiveness of a Visual-Verbal Integration Model in Training Parents and Their Preschool Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to Dispense a Pea-Sized Amount of Fluoridated Toothpaste
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Zhou, Ni; Wong, Hai Ming; McGrath, Colman – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: A visual-verbal integration model (VVIM) was used to train parents and their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to dispense a pea-sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste, aiming to balance the occurrence of dental caries and fluorosis. Method: Participants were 370 pairs of IDD preschool children and their…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Intervention, Dental Health, Preschool Children
Teaching Early Reading Skills to Children with Severe Intellectual Disabilities Using Headsprout Early Reading
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Herring, Emma; Grindle, Corinna; Kovshoff, Hanna – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Beginning reading skills are often taught using phonics. Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of phonics with typically developing students, but less research has evaluated this method with students with intellectual disabilities. Method: This paper evaluated the computerized phonics-based intervention Headsprout Early Reading®…
Descriptors: Early Reading, Reading Programs, Reading Instruction, Beginning Reading
Overview of the Enhanced Natural Gestures Instructional Approach and Illustration of Its Use with Three Students with Angelman Syndrome
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Calculator, Stephen; Diaz-Caneja Sela, Patricia – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Background: This investigation details procedures used to teach enhanced natural gestures (ENGs) and illustrates its use with three students with Angelman syndrome (AS). Materials and Methods: Themes were extracted, using a process of content analysis, to organize individuals' feedback pertaining to previous versions of the instructional…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Nonverbal Communication, Content Analysis, Feedback (Response)
Exploring the Development of Existing Sex Education Programmes for People with Intellectual Disabilities: An Intervention Mapping Approach
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Schaafsma, Dilana; Stoffelen, Joke M. T.; Kok, Gerjo; Curfs, Leopold M. G. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: People with intellectual disabilities face barriers that affect their sexual health. Sex education programmes have been developed by professionals working in the field of intellectual disabilities with the aim to overcome these barriers. The aim of this study was to explore the development of these programmes. Methods: Sex education…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Mental Retardation, Sexuality, Program Development