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Direct linkQianqian Wang; Zhengwei Gu; Lin Chai; Yangreng Shang; Tingzhao Wang – Journal of Research in Reading, 2025
Background: Understanding the reading ability of children with intellectual disabilities (ID) can help them improve their communication skill and cognition, but little is known about how home literacy environment (HLE) improves the reading ability of children with ID. The aim of the current study was to explore the mutual predictive relationship…
Descriptors: Family Environment, Reading Skills, Children, Mild Intellectual Disability
Kai O'Neill – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The purpose of the study was to compare the differential effects of response independent and response-dependent criteria used to determine when to increase to the next delay interval in the progressive time delay (PTD) procedure. An adapted alternating treatments design was used to evaluate the relative efficiency of three variations of the PTD…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Grade 1, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
Sarrah Thomas Persechino; Diane Morin; Cécile Bardon – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Individuals with intellectual disability or autism exhibit suicidal behaviours at an equal or greater rate than the general population, yet little is known about associated risk factors. This study explores suicidality in these populations, focusing on their understanding of suicide and death and perceptions of their direct support…
Descriptors: Suicide, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Death
Irene Tuffrey-Wijne; Andrea Bruun; Elizabeth Tilley; Jo Giles; Sarah Gibson; Amanda Cresswell; Richard Keagan-Bull; Leon Jordan; Gemma Allen; Sarah Swindells; Nicola Payne; Rhidian Hughes; Rebecca Anderson-Kittow – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: People with intellectual disabilities are rarely involved in end-of-life decisions. This study investigated and further developed approaches and resources to enable inclusive end-of-life care planning. Methods: A multi-centre, multi-method four-phase study, involving 195 researchers, participants, advisors and co-design members,…
Descriptors: Terminal Illness, Older Adults, Planning, Intellectual Disability
Sophie C. Westrop; Ailsa Niven; Craig Melville; Donna-Marie Speir; Arlene M. McGarty – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: This study aimed to apply the COM-B model to understand the capabilities, opportunities, and motivations for walking behaviour among adults with intellectual disabilities. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted with adults (= 18 years) with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities living in Greater Glasgow using one-to-one…
Descriptors: Adults, Physical Activities, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Nicola Gregson; Cathy Randle-Phillips; Sal Hillman – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2024
Primary care health checks, screenings and GP consultations are often the gateway for people with intellectual disabilities to access their physical and mental healthcare. For a population who experience greater levels of health difficulties alongside significant health inequality, improving care quality and access is of major importance. This…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Medical Services, Family Practice (Medicine), Primary Health Care
M. J. Delforterie; A. Turhan; M. Driessen; L. Neijmeijer; B. Hesper; R. Didden – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Introduction: This study investigated the reliability and validity of the dynamic risk outcome scales--short version (DROS-SV). This instrument is developed to monitor treatment progress using dynamic risk factors in clients with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning and behavioural and/or mental health problems.…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Reliability, Validity, Risk
Peter E. Langdon; Magdalena M. Apanasionok; Emma Scripps; Alastair Barrowcliff; Asit Biswas; Karen Bunning; Cheryl Burbidge; Katherine Byron-Daniel; Alex Cookson; Sarah Croom; Malwina Filipczuk; David Gillespie; Richard P. Hastings; Andrew Jahoda; Rachel McNamara; Lawrence Patterson; Dheeraj Rai; Robyn Steward; Kylie M. Gray – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: The aim of this feasibility study was to adapt and model a behavioural intervention for anxiety with autistic adults with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Method: Twenty-eight autistic adults with moderate or severe intellectual disabilities, 37 carers, and 40 therapists took part in this single-group non-randomised…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults, Severe Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Damien O'Riordan; Emma Conway; Philip Dodd; Suzanne Guerin – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: There is established evidence of complicated grief among people with an intellectual disability. This paper describes the process of adapting complicated grief therapy (CGT) for this population. Method: Action research documented the adaptation of CGT. Qualitative methods included analysing meeting notes, reflective interviews with two…
Descriptors: Grief, Therapy, Intellectual Disability, Counseling Techniques
Bibro, Marta A.; Wódka, Katarzyna; Smola, Eliza; Jankowicz-Szymanska, Agnieszka – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: The aim of the study was to assess the effect of climbing on static and dynamic balance and to determine the usefulness of such training in supporting the fitness of young adults with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities. Method: The study involved 47 men and 21 women aged 18-25 years. The experimental group participated in…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Young Adults, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Annamarie Elisabet Wyngaard; Catharina Jacoba Elizabeth Uys – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: When supporting learners with severe intellectual disabilities, teaching methods needs to be adapted. Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability (VdTMoCA) aims to enhance participation and facilitate adaptive responses through targeted intervention principles. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the impact of an intervention programme…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Independent Living, Severe Intellectual Disability, Students with Disabilities
Anthony Dujmovic-Bracak; Alisa D. Blazek; Emily M. Post; Jacqueline D. Goodway; Carmen B. Swain – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Introduction: Sedentary behaviour among individuals with intellectual disabilities, driven by barriers such as limited access to adapted programs and low self-efficacy, contributes to chronic health conditions. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Valemee Visual System (VVS), a novel tool offering visual support and structured exercise…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Life Style, Barriers, Intervention
Gerianne J. J. Smeets; Karin M. Volkers; Eline A. K. Swart; Xavier M. H. Moonen; Erik J. A. Scherder – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic we implemented a partially online music intervention to examine the feasibility, experiences and short-term outcomes on the challenging behaviour and well-being of adults with intellectual disabilities. Method: This mixed-methods study included 10 participants with mild or moderate intellectual disabilities…
Descriptors: Adults, COVID-19, Pandemics, Well Being
Olivia Hewitt; Peter E. Langdon; Michael Larkin – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Psychological interventions need to be adapted for use with people with intellectual disabilities to ensure they are engaging, accessible and effective. Co-design allows the experiences of service users and stakeholders to actively shape and develop interventions, to ensure their accessibility. Method: An adapted model of Experience…
Descriptors: Intervention, Intellectual Disability, Stakeholders, Design
Annemieke Hoogstad; Liesbeth Mevissen; Michelle Kraaij; Robert Didden – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Introduction: In persons with severe to moderate intellectual disability (SID), no valid and reliable diagnostic instrument is available to determine PTSD. In this study, a new instrument was evaluated: the Diagnostic Interview Trauma and Stressors -- Severe Intellectual Disability (DITS-SID). Methods: DITS-SID, Aberrant Behavior Checklist and…
Descriptors: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Severe Intellectual Disability
