Teens in Ireland have varied routines when it comes to brushing their teeth. Some are consistent, while others often miss it. This is particularly true for teens with autism and intellectual disabilities. But it's not just their condition causing this. Other factors are at play. For instance, some teens might lack the necessary support. Others might not grasp the im...
South Africa took a big step in 2001. They decided to include all students, even those with intellectual disabilities, in regular schools. This was a huge deal. It was a chance to give everyone equal opportunities. But, like many good ideas, putting it into practice hasn't been easy. Years have passed, and there have been some wins. Schools have started to adapt. Te...
It can be tough when parents with challenges such as learning disabilities need help parenting. So, a program called Parenting Young Children (PYC) was created, This is a program which delivers support at home. The idea goes that if home-based support is provided to these parents, this might work better. Everything is delivered at their home with the aim of improv...
Active Support is a special way to help people with intellectual disabilities enjoy life more. It's about keeping them active and engaged. Scientists recently looked into how well this method works. They chose 14 services and split them into two groups. One group got Active Support right after some initial checks, while the other didn't. Both groups filled out survey...
Imagine you're in a Flemish residential care facility. Ten people with intellectual disabilities were asked about the most important things in their lives and what they thought about managing their own support. They used photos to tell their stories. Their photos and conversations told us something pretty clear: having people they cared about, like family and friends...
Ever wondered how someone with an intellectual disability makes choices? Canada has a unique method to lend a hand. Researchers checked out seven individuals with varying degrees of intellectual disabilities across two Canadian provinces. Guess what they discovered? A common decision-making process where the person's wishes are balanced with their supporters' respons...
What does it take for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) to feel included in their communities? A study from Québec City, Canada, explored this question by talking to adults with ID and those who support them daily. The research used interviews to understand what makes community participation easier or harder. Twenty people shared their thoughts. They pointe...
In the Netherlands, a special type of therapy called psychomotor therapy (PMT) is commonly used to help people with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning manage their anger and aggressive behavior. However, not much has been written about what these individuals think about this type of therapy. PMT combines physical activities with me...
Older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are especially vulnerable to maltreatment. Unfortunately, there aren't many solutions out there to address this problem. This study focuses on creating a new, research-based plan to lower these risks. As people age, those with intellectual disabilities often need more support. However, they don't always g...
Have you ever thought about what happens at the end of life for people with intellectual disabilities, especially those from minority groups? It's a topic that's not often talked about, but it's crucial. These individuals often face barriers to getting the palliative care they need, and their last days are often not planned well. It's even worse for those from minori...