scholarly journals Day Service Provision for People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Case Study Mapping 15-Year Trends in Ireland

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 383-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Padraic Fleming ◽  
Sinead McGilloway ◽  
Sarah Barry
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities

Counselling Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities: The Use of Narrative Therapy

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stuart Wark
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Narrative Therapy ◽  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Social Constructionist ◽  
Grief And Loss ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Severe Intellectual Disability ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities

This article uses a descriptive case study design to examine the potential of narrative therapy as a direct intervention for adults with moderate-to-severe intellectual disabilities, autism and/or severe communication limitations. Archival clinical data on four individuals who received a form of social constructionist narrative therapy are examined for goal attainment. The data were analysed qualitatively with specific input from individuals, their families and carers. Findings indicate improvements in quality of life through reductions in situational and environmental anxieties, and in coping with grief and loss. The results suggest that narrative therapy techniques can be beneficial in assisting individuals with severe intellectual disability to achieve meaningful and persistent improvements in their life.

scholarly journals A Case Study: Investigating the Past, Present, and Future of Shanghainese Teenagers with Intellectual Disabilities from the Perspective of Societal Adaptation in the “Dream Café”

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuqian Lyu
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Concept Development ◽  
Video Editing ◽  
Main Character ◽  
Personal Story ◽  
The Past ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Societal Adaptation

 This investigation aims to shine a light on the employment problem of people with intellectual disabilities, starting from a special perspective. This study focuses on a unique place, the Dream Café that gives jobs to teens with intellectual disabilities, including Down Syndrome and Autism. My approach to is to reveal this topic through the personal story of Hao, the main character featured in my documentary short. Both this paper and that documentary began as a Video Journalism project. The video was produced in stages – from raw concept, development and planning in the pre-production” stage, to shooting footage and recording interviews during “production”, and the scripting and video editing phase known as “post-production”.

scholarly journals Contribution of Entrepreneurship to the Social Integration of People Intellectual Disabilities: A Case Study Based on the Analysis of Social Networks

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginia Barba-Sánchez ◽  
Yolanda Salinero ◽  
Pedro Jiménez-Estevez ◽  
Esteban Galindo
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Start Up ◽  
The Social ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Analysis Of Social Networks

In an environment characterized by high unemployment rates among people with disabilities, the objective of the present work is to analyze entrepreneurship as a labor option which fully inserts people with intellectual disabilities (PwID) into their societies. In order to carry out this research, a case study methodology based on social network analysis has been adopted, given the nature of the variables analyzed. The results indicate that the fact of having managed to start up the company has been an important source of self-confidence and inspiration, as well as increasing and intensifying the social networks of PwID involved in the entrepreneurial project.

Time for a Change

2019 ◽  
pp. 211-232
Author(s):  
Rotem Israel Fishelson
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
End Users ◽  
User Research ◽  
Mobile Interfaces ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Research Recommendations

In recent years, the use of smartphones by people with intellectual disabilities (ID) has increased, leading to the development of applications designed to ease and improve their lives and independence, and help them integrate into society. Designing applications tailored to the needs of these users is complex, particularly in terms of accessibility and usability. This chapter presents a case study of the design and development process of a dedicated application aimed at helping people with mild ID in handling cash transactions. The chapter explores the design principles of mobile interfaces for people with ID. It introduces the use of the design thinking methodology, which focuses on user-centered design and helps gain an in-depth knowledge of the end users and their needs. Based on the performed user research, recommendations for the design of such applications are highlighted.

scholarly journals A snapshot of intellectual disabilities in Lao PDR: Challenges for the development of services

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 203-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stian H Thoresen ◽  
Angela Fielding ◽  
Sue Gillieatt ◽  
Barbara Blundell ◽  
Liem Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Lao Pdr ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Working Age ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Screening Survey

Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) has experienced significant economic growth in the last two decades. While access to education, health, and employment for people with disabilities has also improved markedly, people with intellectual disabilities are still among the most vulnerable in society. This article presents findings from a screening survey of 2469 participants, a focus group discussion with key stakeholders in intellectual disabilities, and a case study of the Association for Autism. The screening survey suggests 1.9% of working age participants (18–59) and 0.7% of children (6–17) have intellectual disabilities. The qualitative data illustrate poor understanding and stigmatization of people with intellectual disabilities, lack of services, and development of a parent association to improve the life prospects for children with autism and intellectual disabilities. People with intellectual disabilities in Lao PDR remain particularly vulnerable. Parents and other disability advocates are raising awareness and demonstrating the effectiveness of specialized services.

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