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Protection and restriction: A mixed ‐methods study of self‐reported well‐being among youth with intellectual disabilities
ConclusionUsing well‐adapted research instruments enables students with IDD to communicate subjective experiences of well‐being and how it relates to aspects of their everyday environment. (Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities)
Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities - May 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Petra Bostr öm, Malin Broberg Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Social networks of adults with an intellectual disability from South Asian and White communities in the United Kingdom: A comparison
ConclusionsSocial networks of individuals with intellectual disability in this study were found to be larger overall in comparison with previous studies, whilst network structure differed between the White and South Asian population. These differences have implications relating to future service planning and appropriateness of available facilities. (Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities)
Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities - May 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Anjali K. Bhardwaj, Rachel V. E. Forrester ‐Jones, Glynis H. Murphy Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Consensus statement of the International Summit on Intellectual Disability and Dementia related to end ‐of‐life care in advanced dementia
ConclusionsThe Consensus recommendations will ensure greater and more appropriate support at end of life for persons with intellectual disabilities and advanced dementia. (Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities)
Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities - May 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Philip McCallion, Mary Hogan, Flavia H Santos, Mary McCarron, Kathryn Service, Sandy Stemp, Seth Keller, Juan Fortea, Kathleen Bishop, Karen Watchman, Matthew P Janicki, Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE Source Type: research

Knowledge and expectations of direct support professionals towards effects of psychotropic drug use in people with intellectual disabilities
ConclusionsTo achieve sufficient collaboration of intellectual disability support professionals in reducing inappropriate psychotropic drug use of clients, vocational educational training is needed. (Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities)
Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities - May 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Gerda Kuijper, Annette A. J. Putten Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

A theory ‐informed qualitative exploration of social and environmental determinants of physical activity and dietary choices in adolescents with intellectual disabilities in their final year of school
ConclusionsSchool structure, high self‐efficacy and social connectedness facilitate increased physical activity and healthier diet in adolescents with intellectual disabilities. Home life, low self‐efficacy and a lack of social connectedness can serve as a barrier to PA and a healthy diet. (Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities)
Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities - April 12, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Gemma Stevens, Andrew Jahoda, Lynsay Matthews, Catherine Hankey, Craig Melville, Heather Murray, Fiona Mitchell Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research