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Mountaineering expedition by persons with intellectual disability: impact on behavior and temperament
- Authors:
- KISHORE Thomas M., NAGAR Ram K.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 12(3), September 2008, pp.183-189.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
The recreational needs of adults with intellectual disability are the same as those of the general population. If properly planned, recreational activities can facilitate positive behavioural changes. In this context, this present study was designed to understand the effects of a mountaineering expedition on the behaviours and temperament in a group of people with intellectual disability. This study included eight men and two women with intellectual disability aged 17-38 years from India. After a training programme, the participants went on an 11 day expedition in the Himalayan region under the supervision of professionals and two parents. Results indicated that all of them successfully climbed mountains up to 12,000 feet, and also had specific positive behavioural changes. Details and implications are discussed in this article.
Disability impact and coping in mothers of children with intellectual disabilities and multiple disabilities
- Author:
- KISHORE M. Thomas
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 15(4), December 2011, pp.241-251.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
Parents of children with intellectual disabilities are likely to face many unique needs. The aim of this study was to understand the differences in perceived disability impact and related coping in mothers having children with intellectual disabilities alone as compared to those having children with intellectual disabilities and additional disabilities. The study included 30 mothers of children with intellectual disabilities and 30 mothers of children with intellectual and additional disabilities. The participants were assessed for disability impact and coping through individual interviews. The findings showed that, except for a few domains, the impact of intellectual disabilities was as severe as that of both intellectual and additional disabilities. Despite variations in coping pattern, both positive and negative coping strategies were observed in both groups. The results may imply that the impact of intellectual disability is so pervasive that mothers may not perceive the further impact of additional disabilities. Positive coping was found not to rule out negative coping strategies. These findings are discussed in relation to service delivery in a cultural context.