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Showing 1 to 20 of 39 for “"intellectual and developmental disabilities"”.
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Guardianship Experiences: People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Their Caregivers
… meaning 1.3 million family members, friends, and state-appointed guardians also must navigate being guardians. Therefore, the legal processes and perspectives of guardians and individuals under guardianship are valuable in research and policy development. As guardianship data is limited, it is …
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Independent Living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Peer Support Training Program
Lack of social connectedness and belonging are identified as barriers to 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 …
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Inclusive Education in Saskatchewan's K-12 Schools: Perspectives of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
… thesis explores the perspectives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on inclusive education within Saskatchewan’s K-12 education system. Grounded in critical disability theory and employing a narrative inquiry approach, this research centres the voices of people with lived …
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Uptake of the Periodic Health Exam Among Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities From 2003 to 2015
… population but emphasized for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The purpose of this project was to determine if there has been an increase in the uptake of the health exam among adults with IDD in Ontario, to what extent, and the effect on the quality of …
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Utilizing Knowledge Translation to Enhance Quality Participation in Recreational Sport Programming for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
For children with an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD), meaningful inclusion in sport can lead to many physical and psychosocial benefits such as improved motor skills, self-esteem, and social skills. Accordingly, investigators have begun to explore the ways in which sport …
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Inclusion, community, and social relationships: A phenomenological study of the experiences of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
… the label of disability must face the stigma and assumptions of inability that it carries, and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are subjected to speculation that calls into question their capacity for reason, reflection, and morality. The purpose of this research …
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Traversing the transition abyss : examining lived experiences of the transition to adulthood process for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
… The transition to adulthood for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) remains a critical yet under-researched area, often characterized by fragmented planning and systemic barriers. Despite evidence-based practices and legal mandates, many individuals with IDD and …
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Annual incidence of traumatic brain injury among Ontario adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities and 30-day readmissions
This thesis examines Ontario adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), to identify traumatic brain injury (TBI) incidence and the impact of TBI history on 30-day readmissions. Objectives: 1) compare TBI incidence between adults with and without IDD over time and by …
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Sibling training for early future planning (step) project for adult siblings of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A pilot study
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are having increasingly longer lives. Their families often face challenges with sustained caregiving. Thus, future planning is a key issue for families of individuals with IDD. Given that many siblings expect to be caregivers for …
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Camp Geronimo: Evaluating the Influence of an Animal Assisted Intervention Based Summer Camp on Social Participation in Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
… positive social participation in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). A quality improvement project was implemented at The Barn at Spring Brook Farm, where children ages 2-12 with IDD are able to participate in AAI activities. The purpose of this project<em> </em>was …
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The Relationship Between Type of Residence and Community Engagement and Friendship for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the State of Ohio
… of deinstitutionalization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Ohio. Current policy within the state of Ohio encourages greater levels of deinstitutionalization for individuals with I/DD. The purpose of this exploratory quantitative study was to identify …
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Changes in Employment Skills and Quality of Life for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities During Transition from Pre-Employment to Cooperative Employment
Persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities are usually excluded from vocational training and education, and employment opportunities. While a variety of postsecondary opportunities do exist for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to receive vocational training and …
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Leader and advocate perceptions of disproportionate homelessness among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health issues in New York : a qualitative study
… residency in hospital settings after discharge and for individuals without someone to receive them. When an individual is admitted to a psychiatric unit from home or a residential environment, based on the behaviors exhibited, that individual is never discharged back to their previous setting. …
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Exploring Community College Faculty and Administrators Work Providing Educational Opportunities for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD): An Integral Framework for Inclusive Postsecondary Education
… postsecondary education (IPSE) programs and scholarship in higher education. Providing a spectrum of educational opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in higher education plays a pivotal role in creating inclusive and meaningful access to …
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An exploration of risks and resources related to parental burnout among parents of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behaviours that challenge in Atlantis, Western Cape, South Africa
… when there is a persistent imbalance between demands and resources in a parents' role. Parental burnout includes an overwhelming exhaustion related to parental duties, emotional distance from your child and the feeling of loss of accomplishment of your parenting role (Mikolajczak & Roskam, 2018). …
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Intellectual Disabilities and Meaningful Lives: A Study of Policy and Change
Political advocacy was combined with disabilities studies to describe the policies in place for transition services, and what is actually happening in regards to bridging the school and community for our students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The study is an examination of …
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Caregiver strain and quality of life: exploring the moderating role of caregiver age in an I/DD context
The number of diagnosed cases of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) has risen in the last few decades, and advances in healthcare and support services have increased the life expectancy for this population. Policy changes promoting residential choice have resulted in more people …
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