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The exercise of choice by adults with intellectual disabilities: a literature review
- Authors:
- STALKER Kirsten, HARRIS Philip
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 11(1), 1998, pp.60-76.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reviews recent research concerning the exercise of choice by people with intellectual disabilities, drawing on the fields of social policy and psychology. While many writers assert the importance and benefits of choice, others have argued that the right to choose may be at odds with the goals of rehabilitation. A range of factors which facilitate or inhibit the exercise of choice are identified from the literature, including those affecting people with profound intellectual disabilities. The reported outcomes of exercising choice are reviewed and, finally, some implications for future research are drawn out.