In-Service Assistive Technology Training to Support People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Case Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Haynes
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Case Managers ◽  
Course Evaluations ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Significant Barrier

Assistive technology (AT) benefits many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The appropriate application of accommodation solutions, whether they involve the use of AT or not, can be a complex process involving a team of people with various backgrounds. This article describes an in-service AT training program that was developed for case managers (CMs) serving individuals with IDD. The article goes on to describe results of the course evaluations designed to measure participant knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors relating to the application of AT in developing accommodation solutions for individuals with IDD. Results indicate that CMs saw limited financial resources as a significant barrier to obtaining appropriate accommodations. However, CMs also felt better equipped to identify appropriate AT accommodation solutions and were more likely to apply AT solutions following completion of the training program.

The Usefulness of Offering 24/7 Online Support Within a Wider Mix of Professional Services for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Living Independently: A Qualitative, Multiple Case Study

Inclusion ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-154
Author(s):  
Miriam Zaagsma ◽  
Karin M. Volkers ◽  
Mark H. M. Koning ◽  
Geert van Hove ◽  
Alice P. Schippers
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Support Service ◽  
Professional Services ◽  
Service Organizations ◽  
Online Support ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Qualitative Multiple Case Study

Abstract Service organizations for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) increasingly use telecare applications to improve their services. This study explored the usefulness of offering the 24/7 online support service DigiContact within a broader mix of professional services for people with IDD living independently. We employed a qualitative multiple case study, in which the cases of nine online support users were reconstructed through semistructured interviews with both support users and their case workers. Thematic analysis showed that online support was used as an addition to regular onsite support to enable a more tailor-made delivery of professional supports. Online support can be valuable for its users by increasing the accessibility of professional support and creating opportunities for more self-direction in support.

scholarly journals Organizational attributes of interprofessional primary care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in ontario, Canada: a multiple case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Bobbette ◽  
Rosemary Lysaght ◽  
Hélène Ouellette-Kuntz ◽  
Joan Tranmer ◽  
Catherine Donnelly
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Organizational Attributes ◽  
Primary Care Teams ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Team Based Care

Abstract Background Access to high-quality primary care has been identified as a pressing need for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Adults with IDD live with complex physical and mental health conditions, use health services differently than the general population and continue to face challenges when accessing health services. Interprofessional primary care teams offer comprehensive and coordinated approaches to primary care delivery and are well-positioned to address the needs of adults with IDD and other vulnerable populations. Although interprofessional primary care teams are recommended, there is currently limited understanding of how interprofessional care is delivered and how access to a team of providers improves the health of this population. The aim of this paper is to describe the organizational attributes of interprofessional primary care for adults with IDD within and across models of team-based care in one local health service context. Methods A multiple case study was conducted with five interprofessional primary care teams in Ontario, Canada. Multiple methods were used to generate data including: a survey, document review, electronic medical record report and qualitative interviews. Pattern matching was the primary analytic approach for the within and across case analysis. Results Adults with IDD were found to be a small part of the patient population served and this group was poorly identified in three of five teams. Key organizational attributes that support the delivery of interprofessional primary care for adults with IDD were identified. Two examples of targeted programs of care for this group were also found. Despite the presence of interprofessional health providers in all teams, there were limited organizational processes to engage a wide-range of interprofessional services in the care of this group. There was no consistent reporting of outcomes or processes in place to measure the impact of interprofessional services for this population. Conclusions This study provides important insights into the current state of interprofessional primary care for adults with IDD in Ontario and highlight a critical need for further work in the field to develop organizational structures and processes to engage in team-based care and demonstrate the value of the approach for this population.

Design of a Virtual Reality Tour System for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 7-17
Author(s):  
Alfred Shaker ◽  
Xiangxu Lin ◽  
Do Yeon Kim ◽  
Jong-Hoon Kim ◽  
Gokarna Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities

Stepping Stones: EMDR Treatment of Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Challenging Behavior

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 156-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beth I. Barol ◽  
Andrew Seubert
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Challenging Behavior ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Challenging Behaviors ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Stepping Stones ◽  
Trauma History ◽  
Intellectual Abilities

Trauma and its ensuing accommodations, including challenging behaviors, have been a growing consideration for practitioners working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Recognizing the importance of one’s client’s trauma history, practitioners are seeking effective methods of providing therapy to IDD clients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related diagnoses. In this exploratory study, using a multiple single case study design, six individuals with IDD and known trauma histories were treated with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). The researchers employed the standard EMDR protocol, adapting it when necessary to accommodate the needs of each participant. Outcomes provide preliminary evidence that EMDR may be an effective method of trauma treatment for clients with intellectual abilities, pointing to EMDR as a treatment with potential for facilitating healing from trauma with IDD clients.

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