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Michelle Murphy; Anne-Marie Martin – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2024
Background: Communicating with people with severe/profound intellectual disabilities is essential for person-centred, rights-based support. Despite a proliferation of research around COVID-19, there is a dearth of evidence exploring its impact on communication with people with severe/profound intellectual disabilities. This study aimed to explore…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Severe Intellectual Disability, Communication (Thought Transfer), Pandemics
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Fintan Sheerin; Sandra Fleming; Peter May; Philip McCallion; Mary McCarron; Amara Naseer; Georgia Lalor; Maureen D'Eath – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2024
Background: People with intellectual disabilities are living longer and are increasingly diverse, with health and care needs that are varied and complex. Without changes to funding, services have found it difficult to respond to needs and wishes. Method: A descriptive mixed methods design study, data were collected through questionnaire, focus…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Intellectual Disability, Older Adults, Stakeholders
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Emily Whyte; Bryan McCann; Paul McCarthy; Sharon Jackson – Child Care in Practice, 2024
Care-experienced children and young people are likely to experience early adversities that place them at increased risk of developing physical and mental health difficulties. Physical activity can help address the varied needs and interests of care-experienced children and young people and become a tool to manage mental health and well-being…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Influences, Children, Adolescents