Social and daily living orientation of students with a slight degree of intellectual disability - content and methodological aspect

2018 ◽  
Vol LXXIX (3) ◽  
pp. 186-196
Author(s):  
Valentina Gladkaja
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Methodological Aspect ◽  
Slight Degree ◽  
Academic Subject ◽  
10Th Grade ◽  
Selection Of

"Social and Daily Living Orientation" is the most important academic subject in the teaching of students with mild intellectual disabilities from the 1st to the 10th grade, directly aimed at preparing them for independent living. The quality of training in this subject largely depends on the teacher's awareness of the goal of the training and on the choice of correct methodology for conducting training sessions. The aim, objectives, and content of training in the field of social and daily living orientation are substantiated in the article. The author's approach to the selection of types of training sessions, the structure and methodology of lessons are presented. Special conditions for conducting lessons are described.

scholarly journals Community Living, Intellectual Disability and Extensive Support Needs: A Rights-Based Approach to Assessment and Intervention

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3175
Author(s):  
Laura Esteban ◽  
Patricia Navas ◽  
Miguel Ángel Verdugo ◽  
Víctor B. Arias
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Community Living ◽  
Support Needs ◽  
Related Services ◽  
The Right To Privacy ◽  
The Right

People with intellectual disability (ID) and extensive support needs experience poorer quality of life than their peers whose disability is not as severe. Many of them live in residential settings that limit community participation and prevent them from exercising control over their lives. This work analyzes the extent to which professional practices are aimed at promoting the right to community living for people with ID and extensive support needs, as well as the rights that are particularly linked to it, such as the right to habilitation and rehabilitation and the right to privacy. A specific questionnaire was designed and administered to 729 adults with intellectual disability (M = 37.05; DT = 12.79) living in different settings (family home, residential facilities and group homes). Measurement and structural models were estimated using exploratory structural equation modeling. Results obtained reveal that people with extensive support needs receive less support in terms of guaranteeing their right to independent living and privacy, especially when they live in disability-related services. This study highlights the need to implement and monitor, using valid and reliable indicators, mesosystem strategies that guarantee the right to live and participate in the community, especially for individuals with ID and extensive support needs.

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 Effectiveness of interventions for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and mental health problems: systematic review and meta-analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 209 (6) ◽  
pp. 469-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadine Koslowski ◽  
Kristina Klein ◽  
Katrin Arnold ◽  
Markus Kösters ◽  
Matthias Schützwohl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
System Level ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Moderate Intellectual Disability

BackgroundThere is a lack of available evidence in relation to the effectiveness of interventions for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disability and mental health problems.AimsTo evaluate the efficacy of interventions for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and co-occurring mental health problems.MethodAn electronic literature search of the databases Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO and EBM Reviews aimed at identifying randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and controlled trials testing any type of intervention (psychotherapy, biological or system level) for people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities (IQ score 35–69) targeting comorbid mental health problems. Additionally a meta-analysis was conducted.ResultsTwelve studies met the inclusion criteria. No significant effect was found for the predefined outcome domains behavioural problems, depression, anxiety, quality of life and functioning. The effect size for depression (d = 0.49) was moderate but non-significant. Quality of studies was moderate and heterogeneity was high.ConclusionsThere is no compelling evidence supporting interventions aiming at improving mental health problems in people with mild to moderate intellectual disability. The number of available trials is too low for definite conclusions. Some interventions are promising and should be evaluated further in larger and more rigorous trials.

Services Available from Providers in the Disability Field to Older Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

1997 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-70
Author(s):  
Laurie Buys
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Support Programs ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Past ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

As most older adults with intellectual disabilities reside in community based accommodation, the availability of support programs and services becomes important to the maintenance of independent living. Thirty nine community based organisations in Brisbane, Australia that assist people with intellectual disabilities were surveyed regarding the types of programs offered to older adults with intellectual disabilities. The results showed that 75% of the organisations had provided assistance to an older adult with an intellectual disability in the past 12 months. However, none of the agencies surveyed reported that they provided specialised programs or services to older adults with intellectual disabilities.

scholarly journals Quality of Life and intellectual disability: Implementing the POS Scale in a case study

2019 ◽  
pp. 68-86
Author(s):  
Noemi Del Bianco ◽  
Francesca Accorsi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Theoretical Framework

This paper sheds light on the combination between Quality of Life and Adulthood, focusing on the analysis of a case study. The considerations concerning the theoretical framework of reference, or the epistemological frame of the Quality of Life, allow to draw the more or less satisfactory perceptions on the life of an adult with intellectual disabilities, aiming to log regressions and improvements after a longitudinal trail that lasted two years.

What the Modified Rankin Isn’t Ranking: Domain-Specific Outcomes for Stroke Clinical Trials

Neurology ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 10.1212/WNL.0000000000012231
Author(s):  
Robynne G. Braun ◽  
Laura Heitsch ◽  
John W. Cole ◽  
Arne Lindgren ◽  
Adam de Havenon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Complete Recovery ◽  
Stroke Recovery ◽  
Stroke Outcomes ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Sufficient Detail ◽  
Selection Of

Global outcome measures that are widely used in stroke clinical trials, such as the modified Rankin Scale (mRS), lack sufficient detail to detect changes within specific domains (e.g. sensory, motor, visual, linguistic, or cognitive function). Yet such data are vital for understanding stroke recovery and its mechanisms. Post-stroke deficits in specific domains differ in their rate and degree of recovery, and in their effects on overall independence and quality of life. For example, even in a patient with complete recovery of strength, persistent deficits in the non-motor domains such as language and cognition may make a return to independent living impossible. In such cases, global measures based solely on the patient’s degree of independence would overlook a complete recovery in the motor domain. Capturing these important aspects of recovery demands a domain-specific approach. If stroke outcomes trials are to incorporate finer-grained recovery metrics -- which can require substantial time, effort, and expertise to implement -- efficiency must be a priority. In this paper we discuss how commonly collected clinical data from the NIHSS can guide the judicious selection of relevant recovery domains for more detailed testing. Our overarching goal is to make the implementation of domain-specific testing more feasible for large scale clinical trials on stroke recovery.

Relationship between quality of life and physical fitness in adults with intellectual disabilities

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Cuesta Vargas ◽  
David Perez Cruzado ◽  
Alejandro Rodriguez Moya
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Aerobic Condition ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Purpose People with intellectual disabilities have lower levels of physical fitness compared with peers without intellectual disability, because of the high levels of sedentary behaviour in this population. This study aims to know the relationship between quality of life and physical fitness in adults with intellectual disability. Design/methodology/approach Ninety-six adults with intellectual disability were assessed with quality of life questionnaire and physical fitness tests, which involve balance, muscle strength, flexibility and aerobic condition. Findings Adults with higher self-reported levels of quality of life reported higher levels of physical fitness in balance, muscular strength and flexibility. In contrast, in aerobic condition were not found significant correlations with self-reported quality of life. Originality/value These findings support the hypothesis that people with intellectual disability with lower levels of physical fitness could influence in their levels of quality of life. This insight is useful for improving treatments to improve physical fitness in this population.

Independent Living Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: Results of a Nationwide Survey of School Programs

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela Luft
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Hard Of Hearing ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Residential Schools ◽  
School Programs ◽  
Survey Results

This study of secondary school programs targeted all services to deaf and hard-ol-hearing (D/HH) students at schools listed in The American Annals of the Deaf Reference Issue (2006) as having programs serving D/HH students. Analyses compared topics of fered by residential schools, large public school programs (enrollment of 35 or more D/HH students), and small public school programs (enrollment of less than 35 D/HH students) to identify patterns in providing independent living coursework in three areas: (a) personal advocacy, (b) daily living, and (c) community and recreation services. ANOVA comparisons across the three program categories were not significant, indicating a similar level of services. Correlations were strongest for large and small programs, suggesting that the quantity of topics offered in one area of independent living was consistent with topics offered in other areas. Despite generally high levels of offerings, a number of schools indicated independent living coursework is available only to students with cognitive disabilities or if selected as electives. Survey results suggest the availability of many topics to secondary-age deaf and hard-of-hearing students, but also raised issues of depth and quality of offerings.

Quality of Life of Parents of Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Croatia

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anja Kovac Misura ◽  
Haris Memisevic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Family Quality Of Life ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Children With Intellectual Disability

Abstract The goal of the present study was to examine the quality of life (QOL) of parents of children with intellectual disability. An additional goal was to examine the effects of gender and educational status on the QOL of these parents. The sample for this study consisted of 50 parents of children with intellectual disabilities and 50 parents of children without disabilities as a control group. As A measure of QOL, we used Family Quality of Life Survey. Results have shown that there is a statistically significant difference between the perceived QOL of parents of children with intellectual disabilities and parents of typically developing children. The effects of gender and educational status on QOL of parents of children with intellectual disabilities were also statistically significant. However, there were no interaction effects of gender and educational status on the QOL. Given the lower QOL of parents of children with intellectual disability, it is important to provide them with support programs in order to improve their QOL.

Exploring the needs of people with dementia regarding assistive technology to save quality of life and independent living at home

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 501-501 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Streffing ◽  
M. Siebers ◽  
E. Gräßel ◽  
U. Schmid
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Sensor Technology ◽  
Motion Sensors ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Professional Care ◽  
At Home

Research on assistive home technology (AT) aims to reduce care costs and increase quality of life of people with dementia. Currently it is unclear what the needs of people with dementia are and what kind of support they desire. The reported survey aims to identify personal attitudes towards AT in daily living: As how disturbing is the loss of competence in activities of daily living (ADL) experienced? For which ADLs would AT be accepted? Which kind of sensor technology and interaction devices would be tolerated at home? Interviews with open questions and rating scales were conducted with 53 persons (m = 14, f = 39; aged 19–59). Subjects were professional care givers (n = 23), relatives of people with dementia (n = 15), and persons without dementia background (n = 15). The answers were evaluated statistically. Loosing the ability to take care of own body hygiene was judged as most disturbing. Washing clothes was judged as least disturbing. In general people preferred being helped by family members. However, AT was mostly preferred over professional care. People can best imagine AT help for using the telephone and managing medicine taking. Help by AT is nearly excluded for social relationships and finances. Transponders on objects are accepted best, closely followed by motion sensors. Video sensors are approved least. The PDA is the most accepted shape of AT. When developing AT, it is worthwhile to include potential user groups in decisions about areas of support as well as technical design to increase acceptance.

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