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Analysis of how people with intellectual disabilities organize information using computerized guidance
- Authors:
- LUSSIER-DESROCHERS Dany, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 12(3), 2017, pp.290-299.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Access to residential settings for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) contributes to their social participation, but presents particular challenges. Assistive technologies can help people perform activities of daily living. However, the majority of the computerised solutions offered use guidance modes with a fixed, unchanging sequencing that leaves little room for self-determination to emerge. The objective of the project was to develop a flexible guidance mode and to test it with participants, to describe their information organisation methods. This research used a descriptive exploratory design and conducted a comparison between five participants with ID and five participants with no ID. The results showed a difference in the information organisation methods for both categories of participants. The people with ID used more diversified organisation methods (categorical, schematic, action-directed) than the neurotypical participants (visual, action-directed). These organisation methods varied depending on the people, but also on the characteristics of the requested task. Furthermore, several people with ID presented difficulties when switching from virtual to real mode. These results demonstrate the importance of developing flexible guidance modes adapted to the users' cognitive strategies, to maximise their benefits. Studies using experimental designs will have to be conducted to determine the impacts of more-flexible guidance modes (Publisher abstract)
Neuropsychological predictors of everyday functioning in adults with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- SU C. -Y., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 52(1), January 2008, pp.18-28.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Very little is known about the neuropsychological correlates of adaptive functioning in people with intellectual disabilities (ID). This Taiwanese study examined whether specific cognitive deficits and demographic variables predicted everyday functioning in adults with ID. People with ID (n = 101; ages 19–41 years; mean education = 11 years; 34% women; 54% competitively employed; 41% with mild ID) completed a comprehensive neuropsychological battery grouped into four cognitive domains: processing speed, verbal memory and comprehension, visual perception/constructive function, and executive function. In addition, parents completed an 89-item rating scale developed to assess a wide range of independent living skills. Confirmatory factor analysis results confirmed a correlated four-factor model of cognitive function and a unidimensional model of everyday functioning. Furthermore, structural equation modelling results supported the predictive relationship of verbal memory/comprehension and employment status to measures of everyday functioning. The two variables together explained 35% of the variance in everyday functioning. Both general cognitive dysfunction and specific verbal memory and comprehension deficit impair daily functions in people with ID. These findings have implications for predictive models of adaptive functioning, and for cognitive rehabilitation and deficit compensation strategies for this group.
Assessing the health of older adults with intellectual disabilities: a user led approach
- Authors:
- FENDER Aileen, MARSDEN Lou, STARR John M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 11(3), September 2007, pp.223-239.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
Older adults with intellectual disability are at increased risk of a wide range of health problems. Hitherto, methods to assess these problems have been healthcare-professional-led and largely based on traditional medical models. Following a literature review and focus group work we produced a user-led health assessment that was feasible and acceptable. The assessment was administered to 57 adults with a wide range of intellectual disability aged 40 years and over, living in the community. The assessment took a median of 21 minutes to administer and covered user-led themes of participation/ability, nutrition and hygiene/self-care. A principal component representing a user-led general health measure correlated positively with the number of health problems and the number of drugs. Further studies using such user-led assessments are needed to assess whether they can have a wider application.
Safety first
- Authors:
- SPEAKUP SELF ADVOCACY, BUBBLE MEDIA, (Producers)
- Publisher:
- Speakup Self Advocacy
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- DVD
- Place of publication:
- Rotherham
Being safe means looking out for dangers when you are out and about, in the home, at work and when you are having fun. Daryl is making lunch, he is using the cooker to make soup and boil an egg. Could you see the danger? See what happens when Shelley comes in! Kathy's gone for a walk in the woods. She thinks she's safe, but she's on her own. Do you think that's safe? This DVD has lots of ideas for keeping safe.
Valuing rights
- Authors:
- SPEAKUP SELF ADVOCACY, BUBBLE MEDIA, (Producers)
- Publisher:
- Speakup Self Advocacy
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- DVD
- Place of publication:
- Rotherham
"Valuing People" is a big plan for and is all about rights, more money and better help for people who really need it like children. The DVD also talks about new ways for people to get their voice heard. Meetings called Regional Forums will enable people to say what they think and ideas from the forums in every part of England go to the National Forum who make decisions.
Everybody needs toilets: an easy guide for people with a learning disability
- Authors:
- BRADLEY Alice, et al
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 32p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
This illustrated easy-to-read booklet is for people with a learning disability who find it difficult to talk about any problems they have with going to the toilet. It describes how people can keep healthy by looking after their bladder and bowels. It also deals with the problems they sometimes have with going to the toilet and the people who can help. Relatively little has been written about continence in relation to people with a learning disability. This has been produced in partnership with people who have a learning disability to rectify this situation. The issues covered are those which the people involved felt were most pertinent to their needs and those of others. They should provide stimulus for discussion. The easy-read format gives messages which are clear, easy to understand and directly relevant. Many illustrations enhance the text.
Exploring environmental restrictions on everyday life participation of children with developmental disability
- Authors:
- CHIEN Chi-Wen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 42(1), 2017, pp.61-73.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Background: Environments are important to children’s participation, but little is known about which environmental factors restrict their participation, particularly in children with moderate to severe developmental disability. Method: Parents of 64 children attending special schools completed the Environmental Restriction Questionnaire (ERQ). Two researchers classified the item contents of the ERQ using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health – Children and Youth (ICF-CY) to provide uniform interpretation. Results: At home, the environmental restrictions related to Products and technology within the ICF-CY. The environmental restrictions in the community involved 3 areas: Products and technology, Support and relationships, and Services, systems, and policies. The environmental restrictions on children’s educational participation originated from Support and relationships and Attitudes of the parents. Conclusions: The findings offer insights into the critical environmental restrictions on the participation of children with developmental disability. Resources and support that target modifiable environmental factors may help to promote children’s participation. (Publisher abstract)
Relationship between psychiatric disorders and adaptive functioning in adults with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- BERTELLI Marco O., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 10(1), 2016, pp.92-101.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Though the very high prevalence of psychiatric disorders (PD) in people with intellectual disability (PwID), the impact of these disorders on adaptive functioning has been minimally investigated. The purpose of this paper is to assess the impact of the presence of a PD on the adaptive functioning of adults with intellectual disability (ID). Design/methodology/approach: In total, 107 adults with ID living in residential facilities or attending day care centres in Tuscany were consecutively assessed with the Psychiatric Instrument for the Intellectually Disabled Adult (SPAID-G), the Diagnostic Manual-Intellectual Disability (DM-ID) criteria, and the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS). The scores were statistically compared and results were controlled for level of ID and other background variables. Findings: The presence of a PD resulted to have a significant negative impact on individual adaptive skills. Participants with PD scored significantly lower than those without PD in communication and socialisation areas of VABS. Participants with ND scored significantly lower than people without ND in daily living and motor skills. The average scores of participants with only PD and those of participants with PD and ND showed no significant differences. Significant differences were found between participants with only ND and participants with ND and PD in the interpersonal relationship subscale. Originality/value: As far as the best knowledge, this is the first study on the evaluation of the impact of any kind of PD on the abilities of PwID. This paper suggests that the presence of a PD seems to have a relevant negative impact on functioning of PwID higher than that of ND, particularly in communication and socialization skills. (Publisher abstract)
Get 'Streetwise' and be safe when out and about
- Author:
- WHEATLEY Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 26(2), 2013, p.13.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Streetwise was a four day course for people with learning disabilities who want to feel safe going out by themselves. It was run by Connect in the North, a user-led organisation, which works to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities. This article provides a short overview of what the course covered and how it was delivered. At the start of the course participants shared their experiences and ambitions for the future. Participants were also asked to complete journeys between each session and were able to gradually increase in confidence. Connect in the North are hoping to run a second course as Streetwise proved so popular.
Blooming success
- Author:
- HEGINBOTHAM Martyn
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, August 2012, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
This article discusses how ‘Robert’ learnt new skills to enable him to move out of residential services into his own house. Through the resources available at Glebe House, Lincolnshire, which provides support for adults with learning disabilities, Robert has learnt how to manage his personal finances, shopping arrangements, and day-to-day practical issues. The skills acquired have allowed Robert to make the transition to independent living relatively easy.