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Hearing problems in the learning disability population: is anybody listening?
- Authors:
- McCLIMENS Alex, BRENNAN Siobhan, HARGREAVES Pauline
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 43(3), 2015, pp.153-160.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
People with learning disability tend to have more hearing problems than other people. The authors undertook this project as they believed that hearing loss experienced by the target population was greater than the referral figures suggested. This article reports on an analysis of a trial service initiative designed to examine the efficacy of different referral routes into audiology services for adults with learning disability. The analysis focuses on the generation of data on hearing loss on a small population sample (n = 136) gathered over a 6-month period in 2012. Remedial action is suggested to ensure that hearing loss in people with learning disabilities does not go undetected. (Edited publisher abstract)
Comparing differences in support needs as perceived by parents of adult offspring with down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder and cerebral palsy
- Authors:
- LEE Chung eun, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 32(1), 2019, pp.194-205.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Parents often face many barriers when taking care of their offspring with disabilities. In childhood, support needs vary with families of children with Down syndrome often reporting less caregiving challenges. However, it is unclear whether support needs vary in adulthood. This study compared parents of adults with Down syndrome (DS), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and cerebral palsy (CP) regarding support needs of their offspring with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Method: Data were collected via a national survey in the United States with 189 parents of adults with IDD. Results: Across the quantitative and qualitative analyses, parents of adults with DS (versus CP and ASD) reported significantly greater recreational, natural supports, more formal services and less future planning barriers. Conclusion: The results indicate that the DS advantage may persist in adulthood regarding support needs. More research is needed to understand different types of support needs. (Edited publisher abstract)
Our family, our future: 30 families with disabled children tell their stories
- Author:
- CONTACT A FAMILY
- Publisher:
- Contact a Family
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 68p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Thirty families from across the UK whose children are affected by a range of disabilities tell their story. Parents talk about their children's achievements, acknowledge the challenges, reflect on their aspirations and fears for the future.
Dementia-related care decision-making in group homes for persons with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- JANICKI Matthew P., MCCALLION Philip, DALTON Arthur J.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 38(1/2), 2002, pp.179-195.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias affects a significant number of adults with intellectual disability (ID), in particular those with Down syndrome. Many affected adults live in small community group homes or with their families. How to provide sound and responsive community care is becoming a challenge for agencies faced with an increasing number of affected adults. This study reports the outcome of a survey of group homes serving adults with ID and dementia, explores the onset, duration and effects of dementia, and speaks to the impact of these on planning for community care of adults with ID. It also examines emerging community care models that provide for “dementia capable” supports and services. Two models, “aging in place” and “in place progression” are examined, as well as “referral out” reactions, with regard to care practices and critical agency decision making.
Barriers and supports for exercise participation among adults with Down Syndrome
- Authors:
- HELLER Tamar, HSIEH Kelly, RIMMER James
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 38(1/2), 2002, pp.161-177.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Examines the impact of exercise barriers and carer attitudes regarding exercise outcomes on the exercise participation of adults with Down syndrome (DS). The sample included 44 adults age 30 years and older with DS and mild to moderate intellectual disability and their carers (family members or staff). Measures included personal characteristics of the adults with DS (age, level of adaptive behavior, and health status),carer perceived outcomes of exercise for people with DS, socio-emotional barriers, and access barriers to exercising. The significant determinants of exercise participation were carers' perceived outcomes of exercise for persons with DS and access barriers. When carers perceived greater benefits of exercise and when there were fewer access barriers, the adults with DS were likely to exercise more frequently.
Adults with Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease:comparison of services received in group homes and in special care units
- Author:
- CHAPUT Jenifer L.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 38(1/2), 2002, pp.197-211.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
An increasing number of people with Down syndrome are at risk of dementia resulting from Alzheimer's disease. Many reside in community group homes. When they are affected by dementia, the challenge to agencies providing group homes is how to best provide continued housing and provide effective dementia-related care management. In the general population, long term care is typically provided in nursing facilities, often in special care units (SCUs). This study evaluated select factors found in group homes andSCUs to determine which is able to provide a better quality of life for people with Downsyndrome affected by dementia. Results indicate that group homes can provide conditions associated with better quality of life and, additionally, operate with lower staffing costs due to the non-utilization of medical staff.