scholarly journals Social Media communicative skills of younger students with intellectual disabilities in science education course

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 450-466
Author(s):  
Ingaibekova Tolkyn Amangeldinovna ◽  
Satova Akmaral Kulmagambetovna ◽  
Mombieva Gulmira Abuovna ◽  
Makhmetova Aigerim Amanovna
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Keywords Children ◽  
Communicative Skills ◽  
Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

Social and communication skills of individuals with intellectual disabilities are limited. It is important to support children who are affected from an early age by the insufficiency in terms of social cohesion and  social skills. Social skills deficiencies lead to failure in academic skills and it is known that academic success and social skills are closely related. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of an intervention program on enhancing socio-communication skills of children with intellectual disability in science education course. Experimental research was carried out in the study in order to examine the effectiveness of an intervention program designed to promote social and communication skills of students with intellectual disability. A total number of 59 individuals with intellectual disability participated in the study. The level of development and features of development of social and communicative skills in this category are revealed. Results obtained from the study were discussed with relevant results from the literature and implications for further research and practices were provided.   Keywords: children with intellectual disabilities, social and communication skills, intervention;

scholarly journals Developing communication abilities in children with intellectual disabilities

2020 ◽  
Vol VI (2) ◽  
pp. 52-61
Author(s):  
Ioana Delia ȚÎRLEA ◽  
Simona Rodica ABRUDAN
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Reading Program ◽  
Speech Disorder ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Language Therapy ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Complex Expression

This article presents the importance of the constant use of a programme based on the reading of images in the activities of language therapy for the development of communication skills in students with intellectual disabilities. The first part of the paper presents the particularities of the students with intellectual disability, respectively the particularities of the language and the communication, as well as implications in the educational process. The second part illustrates the analysis of the data obtained as a result of the implementation of the reading program after images in the activities of speech disorder therapy. The objectives, hypothesis and expected results are described. The design of the study is based on the final results with the initial outcomes after the intervention program was applied. The data obtained show that the activities determines positive effects in the development of communication skills, the use of a richer vocabulary, the more complex expression.

Physical Activity Benefits and Needs in Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: Systematic Review of the Literature

2011 ◽  
Vol 116 (3) ◽  
pp. 220-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela Bartlo ◽  
Penelope J. Klein
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Methodological Rigor ◽  
Electronic Database Search ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

Abstract Regular physical activity is vital for adult individuals with intellectual disabilities. The purpose of this review was to assess critically the evidence on effectiveness of physical activity interventions for adults with intellectual disability. An electronic database search was conducted. Research was then assessed for methodological rigor, and strength of the evidence was determined. Eleven clinical studies met inclusion criteria. Interventions studied included a variety of physical activity modes. Critical review revealed moderate to strong evidence that physical activity positively affected balance, muscle strength, and quality of life in individuals with intellectual disability. The authors also found that the research in this area needs to be translated into practice, specifically the development of physical activity programs that are adaptable to the needs of individuals with intellectual disability.

scholarly journals A Horticultural Therapy Program Focused on Succulent Cultivation for the Vocational Rehabilitation Training of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1303
Author(s):  
Yang Suk Joy ◽  
A-Young Lee ◽  
Sin-Ae Park
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Emotional Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Strategies ◽  
Horticultural Therapy ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

We aimed to develop a horticultural therapy program for the vocational rehabilitation of individuals with intellectual disabilities and examine its effects. Individuals with intellectual disabilities (n = 28, average age: 33.23 ± 4.9 years) were recruited from a welfare center in Jecheon, South Korea. They participated in eight weekly sessions of a horticultural therapy program consisting of common succulent cultivation techniques at a specialized succulent cultivation farm located in Jecheon, South Korea. Before and after the program, we assessed hand function (grip strength, pinch force, and hand dexterity, evaluated using a hand dynamometer, Jamar hydraulic pinch gauge, and grooved pegboard, respectively), emotional behavioral strategies (evaluated using the emotional behavioral checklist), and social skills (evaluated using the social skill rating system-teacher form). After participation in the horticultural therapy program, individuals with intellectual disabilities displayed significantly improved hand function, emotional behavior, and social skills (all p < 0.05). This study demonstrates the potential of horticultural therapy focused on succulent cultivation for the vocational training of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Future studies should investigate the effects of the program in a larger cohort.

Undergraduate intellectual disability teaching – a medical student's experience

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 351-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iona Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Undergraduate Teaching ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Practice ◽  
Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe a medical student's experience of undergraduate teaching in intellectual disabilities. Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents the reflections of a medical student on the undergraduate intellectual disability teaching. It describes experiences of a placement in this field, and how it may influence future practice. Findings – It is apparent that exposure to intellectual disability training in the undergraduate curriculum can be limited. Much of the work in this area highlights the negative consequences of this when it comes to medical care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This paper proposes that positive changes may be achieved, by providing medical students with more training in this area. Originality/value – By reflecting on an individual experience through medical school, this paper highlights the positive impact that teaching on intellectual disability can have on medical students, suggesting its value in the undergraduate curriculum.

scholarly journals The evaluation of a training course to enhance intellectual disability awareness amongst law enforcement officers: a pilot study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Gautam Gulati ◽  
Alan Cusack ◽  
Valerie Murphy ◽  
Brendan D. Kelly ◽  
Shane Kilcommins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Law Enforcement Officers ◽  
Systematic Evaluation ◽  
Disability Awareness ◽  
Prospective Application ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Awareness Programme

Abstract Objectives: Disability awareness training is mandated by the United Nations Convention on People with Disabilities (UNCRPD), but there is a paucity of evidence regarding the systematic evaluation of the effectiveness of such training. This study describes the evaluation of a pilot intellectual disability awareness programme for law enforcement officers (LEOs) in Ireland. Methods: Pre-and post-training Likert scales and a semi-structured survey were used to evaluate the effectiveness of an intellectual disabilities awareness programme delivered to LEOs. Quantitative differences in Likert scores and thematic analyses of practice-based responses were used in evaluation. Results: Twenty-two LEOs participated in the training and 11 completed the evaluation cycle. Statistically significant improvements were found in participants’ self-rated knowledge of intellectual disability, their understanding of the challenges faced by people with intellectual disabilities in law enforcement interactions, their communication skills and their knowledge of how to approach a person with a disability in crisis. Thematic analysis excavated potential practical application of learning around pre-arrest considerations, recognition of disability, communication skills and need for procedural safeguards. Conclusions: An approach grounded in the views of people with intellectual disabilities and with emphasis on recognition of disability, communication, accessibility of information and providing appropriate support in custody, appears to promote improvement in self-reported knowledge and prospective application in LEOs. The findings of this study are potentially applicable to countries that have ratified the UNCRPD.

Eurofit Special: European Fitness Battery Score Variation among Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

2009 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waldemar Skowroński ◽  
Michael Horvat ◽  
Joe Nocera ◽  
Glenn Roswal ◽  
Ron Croce
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Special Test ◽  
Performance Levels ◽  
Motor Fitness ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
Motor Fitness Tests ◽  
Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Medicine Ball

The Eurofit Special Test is a battery of motor fitness tests resulting from a 10-year project of the Committee of Experts for Sports Research and is comprised of strength, speed, flexibility, and balance. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the Eurofit Special was able to distinguish variations in functioning among individuals with intellectual disabilities. Significant differences were found in long jump flexibility 25-m dash, medicine ball throw, balance walk, sit ups in 30-s. Analyses demonstrated that the Eurofit Special was able to discriminate performance levels by gender, age, and level of intellectual disability (mild: 177 female, 368 male; moderate: 359 female, 476 male; severe: 92 female, 111 male).

Learning to Walk Slow: America's Partial Policy Success in the Arena of Intellectual Disability

2007 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harold Pollack
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Systematic Study ◽  
American Life ◽  
Policy Success ◽  
History Of ◽  
Policy Analysts ◽  
Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

The history of policies affecting individuals with intellectual disabilities has received attention from social historians interested in gender and family, from the emerging discipline of disability studies, and from scholars interested in the evolving role of eugenic arguments and medical genetics in American life. That history has received less systematic study from the community of policy analysts and scholars traditionally concerned with welfare, poverty, and public health. This is unfortunate because the history of policies affecting intellectual disability offers at least three significant lessons.

scholarly journals Switzerland

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-9
Author(s):  
Sara Heer
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Psychiatric Hospitals ◽  
Residential Units ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

In Switzerland, most adults with intellectual disability live in institutions. By the end of the 19th century some institutions had been founded, most of them in a Christian context. Over the last 10 years, autonomy (independent living) and integration/inclusion have become issues. From 1980, when individuals with intellectual disabilities left psychiatric hospitals, several smaller residential units were set up (Heer, 2005).

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