Assessment of job satisfaction in people with intellectual disabilities: Towards best-practice recommendations

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 804-819 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Kocman ◽  
Germain Weber
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Practice Recommendations ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities

Bereavement Interventions for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: What Works?

2010 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Ann Clute
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Practice Recommendations ◽  
What Works ◽  
Grief Counselors ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Theory Base

Examination of the theory base for bereavement and loss is currently just beginning for adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). Yet, as life spans increase for individuals with ID, these adults experience more and more loss and bereavement events. Practitioners, especially grief counselors, are finding it increasingly critical for them to understand best practice principles for working with bereaved adults with ID in their daily work. Practitioners also are asked to guide families and care providers regarding grief and death education. This article provides counselors and other professionals with a review of existing bereavement intervention research for adults with ID. Practice recommendations are made on three levels: informal support; formal intervention; and community education.

Could participant-produced photography augment therapeutic interventions for people with intellectual disabilities? A systematic review of the available evidence

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie E Boulton ◽  
Jonathan Williams ◽  
Robert SP Jones
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Equitable Access ◽  
Therapeutic Approaches ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Therapeutic Settings

Background: People with intellectual disabilities are entitled to equitable access to psychological support. Traditional therapeutic approaches often rely on a person’s ability to verbally articulate a description of their life, which can be particularly difficult for emotionally salient information. Methods: A systematic literature review was undertaken to determine the evidence base underpinning the use of participant-produced photography within therapeutic settings. Evidence across a range of specialisms was examined in order to extrapolate areas of best practice and make recommendations for its implementation alongside people with intellectual disabilities. Results: A systematic search of peer-reviewed journals identified 13 relevant documents. Participant-produced photography showed promise, although evidence pertaining specifically to people with intellectual disabilities was sparse ( n = 2). Conclusion: Participant-produced photography within therapeutic settings shows promise for people with intellectual disabilities. Methodological limitations made it difficult to derive firm conclusions regarding the effectiveness of different approaches. Implications for clinical and research practice are discussed.

scholarly journals The Ealing Intensive Therapeutic and Short Breaks Service: an update five years on

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Dilks-Hopper ◽  
Chloe Jacobs ◽  
Catherine Sholl ◽  
Caroline Falconer ◽  
Nick Gore
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Challenging Behaviour ◽  
Practice Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Service Models ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Over Time

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present an update on the Ealing Intensive Therapeutic and Short Breaks Service (ITSBS). Design/methodology/approach The challenges the service has faced are reviewed, including the service’s response to those challenges. Also provided is a more detailed analysis of the outcomes of the service. Findings The ITSBS continues to succeed in supporting young people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour to stay at home with their families. Originality/value Despite considerable challenges and adaptations to the model, the ITSBS is still achieving successful outcomes for vulnerable young people and is considered nationally to be a best-practice model. Few prior articles have provided an account of how innovative service models are maintained and evolve over time.

Commentary on “Including people with intellectual disabilities in the development of their own positive behaviour support plans”

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Lee ◽  
Kitty Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Language Therapy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Positive Behaviour Support

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to broaden the discussion on some of the barriers and solutions for co-production in positive behaviour support (PBS) planning as identified in the paper “Including people with intellectual disabilities in the development of their own Positive Behaviour Support Plans”. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on the literature associated with co-production in PBS planning, this commentary will reflect on the wider systems and culture needed to enable successful implementation of this way of working. Findings Co-production in PBS planning is recommended as part of best practice guidelines. However, there is limited research in the area of co-production with regards to PBS and use of augmentative and alternative communication methods. Collaboration among speech and language therapy and PBS practitioners is an important factor for co-production to achieve the best outcomes for people with learning disabilities who display behaviours of concern. Along with identifying a range of communication tools/strategies needed for PBS assessment/planning, it also requires a whole systems approach and culture shift to ensure the necessary foundations are in place. Originality/value Co-production in PBS planning remains an under practiced way of working. This commentary builds on the barriers and solutions identified for co-production and provides further insight into what might be needed to achieve this in health and social care settings.

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