Is There a ‘Hidden’ Population of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities? Evidence from a Follow-Up Study

1999 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
David May ◽  
James Hogg
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Hidden Population ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

scholarly journals When ordinary becomes extraordinary: A postschool follow up study of the integrated vocational functioning of 50 workers with significant intellectual disabilities, 1984-2020

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-43
Author(s):  
Lou Brown ◽  
Sharon Schmid ◽  
Sarah Cutler ◽  
Kim Kessler ◽  
Betsy Shiraga
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
School Experiences ◽  
Work Environments ◽  
Work Settings ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Work Tasks ◽  
The Hours ◽  
Job Coaches ◽  
Share Information

OBJECTIVE: The primary purpose is to share information about 50 individuals with significant intellectual disabilities, the lowest intellectually functioning 1% of those who exited schools, from 1981 to 2003. RESULTS: The 47 who attended the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) received instruction in integrated nonschool work and related environments as part of their school experiences. After exiting school, the 50 functioned in integrated work settings for over 36 years. Information pertaining to the work environments in which they functioned, the work tasks performed, the reasons for changes in environments and tasks, the hours worked per week, the wages earned, the travel modes used, the lunch supports provided, the extra supports provided by Job Coaches, involvement in Community and Recreation activities and where each resided is presented. Social relationships with coworkers and others without disabilities, the mortality of the 50 workers and their parents and guardianship are also addressed. CONCLUSION: The authors are not aware of any other postschool follow up study of so many workers with significant intellectual disabilities who functioned in integrated work settings for such long periods of time.

Effects of Aerobic Dance on the Cardiovascular Endurance of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

2001 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Cluphf ◽  
John O’Connor ◽  
Sandra Vanin
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Aerobic Dance ◽  
Cardiovascular Endurance ◽  
Sheltered Workshop ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Rockport Fitness Walking Test ◽  
Experimental Group

The purpose was to determine the effects of a 12-week, 3-days/week low-impact aerobic dance program on the cardiovascular endurance (CVE) of adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). The experimental group (8 males, 7 females) were adults (M age = 39) receiving employment training at a sheltered workshop. The control group (7 males, 5 females) were adults (M age = 37) affiliated with the same facility but employed offsite. Rockport Fitness Walking Test (RFWT) data were collected five times (pretest, and at 4, 8, 12, and 18 weeks). Repeated measures ANOVAs indicated that the experimental group performed significantly better than the control group on RFWT heart rates on the 8- and 12- week trials and on RFWT walk times at the posttest. Once the 12-week program was over, participants did not exercise. Follow-up measurements at 18 weeks revealed no significant differences between groups.

Exploring maintaining gains following therapy during the coronavirus pandemic with adults with an intellectual disability

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack Purrington ◽  
Arthur Nye ◽  
Nigel Beail
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Life Stress ◽  
Service User ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
User Experiences ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Post Therapy

Purpose The novel coronavirus and associated mitigation efforts have caused significant increases in stress for adults with intellectual disabilities. Such increases in life stress predict an increased risk of relapse following psychological therapy. This contributes to the high global disease burden of common mental health difficulties. Therefore, this paper aims to explore service user experiences of maintaining gains following therapy within the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-methods evaluation was completed in a psychology service based in the North of England which specialises in supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. Descriptive statistics and effect size calculations were used to examine therapeutic outcomes pre-therapy, post-therapy, and at follow-up. These findings informed a framework analysis of eight semi-structured interviews. Findings Overall, outcome results improved post-therapy and regressed at follow-up. The framework analysis revealed facilitators to maintenance include a recollection of specific aspects of therapy and the regular utilisation of strategies and resources. Conversely, barriers to maintenance include a recollection focussed on personal outcome, a reliance on social support and an inability to remember therapy. Originality/value This is the only study to the authors’ knowledge examining service user experiences of maintaining gains following therapy within the context of Covid-19. It is hoped that these findings will inform further research and be useful for services in preparing service users for discharge as the Covid-19 pandemic continues and moves towards the post-pandemic phase.

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