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Frontline Staff and Trainer Perspectives on Implementing and Adhering to Positive Behaviour Support in Intellectual Disabilities Care: A Mixed-Methods Study
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Eke Bruinsma; Annelies A. de Bildt; Pieter J. Hoekstra; Gerda M. de Kuijper; Barbara J. van den Hoofdakker – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: We aimed to identify key factors in implementing and adhering to positive behaviour support (PBS), provided by frontline staff, targeting challenging behaviours of people with intellectual disabilities living in residential group homes. Method: Using semi-structured interviews with 12 frontline staff members, we collected perspectives…
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, Behavior Problems, Intellectual Disability, Group Homes
Development of an Online Training Course for Government Employees to Support Families with a Child with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities
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Siméon T. A. Lahaije; Jorien Luijkx; Aly Waninge; Annette A. J. van der Putten – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Families with a child with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities have to manage the pervasive support needs of their child, which is a complex task. By properly supporting them, we can ensure these families live a positive and meaningful life. Method: A product to support these families was developed using the method of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Online Courses, Training, Government Employees
Staff Member's Views and Attitudes to Supporting People with an Intellectual Disability: A Multi-Method Investigation of Intimate Relationships and Sexuality
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Deffew, Andrew; Coughlan, Barry; Burke, Tom; Rogers, Elaine – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Staff member's views and attitudes can have a significant impact on people with an intellectual disability. This study explores staff attitudes and experiences of people with an intellectual disability's expression of relationships and sexuality across service providers in Ireland. Methods: Staff (n = 86) from service providers (n = 5)…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Interpersonal Relationship, Sexuality