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Showing 1 to 20 of 61 for “"developmental disability"”.
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Developmental disability and grief: Assessing the impact of life events
… commonplace in studies investigating people with developmental disabilities. The published literature on grief and people with developmental disabilities was found to be similar in this regard. This study differs by investigating the influence of external social factors on the grief of people with …
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Sex education for individuals who have a developmental disability : the need for assessment
… the sexual knowledge of individuals who have '"a developmental disability and the effect of sex education. This was also a pilot study involving the evaluation of the Socio-Sexual Knowledge and Attitudes Assessment Tool (SSKAAT; Griffiths & Lunsky, in press). This tool is a revised version of the …
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Coping and support needs of family caregivers of older adults with a developmental disability
… there is a population of adults with a developmental disability who are aging in the community and who are living with their aging parents as caregivers. This study used a phenomenological, qualitative approach to gain an in-depth understanding of the experiences of these aging family …
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Experiences of Adults with Developmental Disability and a Teacher of Mathematics in the Money Club
In my experiences, students with Developmental Disability (DD) are routinely excluded from Algebra and other high-level mathematics courses. People with DD do not have the opportunity to learn Algebra, which may support the understanding and provide purpose for learning money and budgeting skills …
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"And then you can prove them wrong": The college experiences of students with intellectual and developmental disability labels
… experiences of students with intellectual and developmental disability labels enrolled in an inclusive postsecondary program, as told by them. Using student-generated digital photographs as visual supports around which to organize focus group conversations, I employ a participatory, …
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Access to mainstream primary education environments: the case for pupils with an intellectual and/or a pervasive developmental disability
… diagnosed with an intellectual and/or pervasive developmental disability prior to seeking enrolment. Historically, an ethos of care in segregated environments dominated service provision for this population. Through the first half of the 20th century a transition toward the inclusion of education …
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The Experience of South Asian Immigrant and Canadian Mothers of Children with a Developmental Disability: A Mixed Methods Study
… and Canadian mothers raising a child with developmental disabilities using the Perry (2004) model. Research questions: 1) Is there a significant difference between the two groups on any of the impact (negative, positive), stressor (childs age, adaptive skills, maladaptive behaviours, …
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‘You have to re-orientate to this new terrain’: emotional wellbeing in parents of children with a learning and/or developmental disability
… parents of children with a learning and/or developmental disability (parent carers) experience, most parent carers manage to maintain their emotional wellbeing. However, the voice of the parent carer is often absent in research, practice, service development and delivery more broadly, which …
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Development and validation of a questionaire as a screening tool for developmental disability in 9 month old infants : September 1996 - January 1997
… are identified as early as possible, to prevent disability or facilitate intervention to ensure that they reach their maximum developmental potential. The global prevalence for developmental disability (DD) is 7-10% of the population. The national prevalence for South African children is not …
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A Pilot Study of the Effectiveness and Feasibility of a Brief, Online, and Self-Guided Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intervention for Intellectual and Developmental Disability Support Staff
… Therapy (ACT) intervention for intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) support staff to reduce burnout and psychological distress and increase psychological flexibility and work performance. A randomized waitlist control trial was implemented with an intervention group (n=5) and waitlist …
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A Comparison Of Parental Self-Efficacy, Parenting Satisfaction, And Other Factors Between Single Mothers With And Without Children With Developmental Disabilities
… among single mothers and raising a child with a developmental disability can be a difficult burden. The purpose of this study was to determine if having a child with a developmental disability was a source of stress and depression among single mothers, and if this impinged on parental …
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Exploring the perceptions of service providers regarding the need for and availability of services that affect the well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals living with intellectual and developmental disability in Cape Town, South Africa
… of services for people with intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) (Stoffelen, Kok, Hospers, et al., 2013). The purpose for the study was to promote a better understanding of what …
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Stress and coping in mothers of children with developmental disabilities across the lifespan.
… providing care at home for a son/daughter with a developmental disability was investigated using a cross-sectional design. Respondents included 186 mothers whose offspring ranged in age from 5 to 53 years. New measures were created to assess the contribution of stressors, resources, and the …
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Social Economy and Developmental Disabilities: An Employment Option that Promotes a Form of Authentic Work and Fosters Social Inclusion
Typical employment options for people with developmental disabilities are insufficient. Most employment opportunities that are community-based provide typical workplace and geographical inclusion but tend not to support social inclusion and "belonging". This study explored the innovative employment …
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Family quality of life: measurement and validity
Raising a child with a developmental disability presents a unique set of challenges for families and these are assumed to affect the family's quality of life (FQOL). The purpose of the current study is to examine convergent and divergent validity of the Family Quality of Life Survey-2006 by …
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Project Khushi: collaboration to create and implement occupational therapy cooking program into Gigi’s Playhouse Down syndrome Achievement Centers
Down syndrome is one of the most common causes of developmental disability in the United States, affecting 1 in approximately 700 live births (Xanthopoulous et al. 2017). It is a neurogenetic disorder that is affecting growth, development and social participation through a lifespan. It is caused by …
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The beautiful challenge: families raising children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Ontario
… with the notion that families of children with a developmental disability would present with a pathological profile. However, a recent paradigm shift has transitioned the focus from deficit-based outcomes to those that highlight positive outcomes. Therefore, the first paper included is a …
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Independent Living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Peer Support Training Program
… social participation within the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) community. Peer support leverages shared lived experiences in the delivery of services including skill building, connection to resources, and goal setting. Peer support is recognized in mental health and substance-use …
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Working with the Well Sibling: The Perspective of the Marriage and Family Therapist
… families in which one child is suffering from a developmental disability has indicated a need for more focused clinical attention on the well sibling or neurotypical sibling experience. Research has also suggested that a systemic approach to the therapeutic process would be the most beneficial to …
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Contributions of Family Leisure to Family Functioning Among Families That Include Children With Developmental Disabilities
… among families that include children with developmental disabilities. The sample consisted of 154 families (154 parents and 62 youth). Data were analyzed from the parent, youth, and family perspective. The Family Leisure Activity Profile (FLAP) was used to measure family leisure …
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