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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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I-CAN: The Classification and Prediction of Support Needs
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Arnold, Samuel R. C.; Riches, Vivienne C.; Stancliffe, Roger J. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2014
Background: Since 1992, the diagnosis and classification of intellectual disability has been dependent upon three constructs: intelligence, adaptive behaviour and support needs (Luckasson "et al." 1992. Mental Retardation: Definition, Classification and Systems of Support. American Association on Intellectual and Developmental…
Descriptors: Classification, Prediction, Mental Retardation, Special Needs Students
Interventions Provided by Parents for Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Low and Middle Income Countries
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Einfeld, Stewart L.; Stancliffe, Roger J.; Gray, Kylie M.; Sofronoff, Kate; Rice, Lauren; Emerson, Eric; Yasamy, M. T. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Background: In low- and middle-income (LAMI) countries, there is a lack of well-trained therapists to provide specialist interventions for children with intellectual disabilities and their families. We sought to identify strategies deliverable by families or non-specialist workers. Materials and Methods: After searches of appropriate scientific…
Descriptors: Intervention, Community Development, Income, Mental Retardation
End-of-Life Care and Dying: Issues Raised by Staff Supporting Older People with Intellectual Disability in Community Living Services
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Wiese, Michele; Stancliffe, Roger J.; Balandin, Susan; Howarth, Glennys; Dew, Angela – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Background: The aim of this study was to explore the current status of end-of-life care and dying of people with intellectual disability based on the experiences of staff in community living services. Materials and Methods: Focus groups and individual interviews were conducted, guided by grounded theory methodology. Results: The current status of…
Descriptors: Health Services, Caring, Independent Living, Ethics
Australian Implementation and Evaluation of Active Support
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Stancliffe, Roger J.; Harman, Anthony D.; Toogood, Sandy; McVilly, Keith R. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: The implementation and evaluation of Active Support in Australia is reported, the first such formal evaluation outside the UK. Method: Residents and staff of five group homes participated. Active Support was introduced by training staff in one home at a time. Effectiveness was assessed using direct observation of resident engagement in…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Group Homes, Foreign Countries, Depression (Psychology)
"I Get by with a Little Help from My Friends": Adults with Intellectual Disability Discuss Loneliness
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McVilly, Keith R.; Stancliffe, Roger J.; Parmenter, Trevor R.; Burton-Smith, Rosanne M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2006
Background: This study explored "loneliness" as experienced by adults with intellectual disability, with "intermittent" to "limited" support needs. Method: A measure of loneliness was piloted, and qualitative techniques used to develop a greater understanding of the participants' experience. Results: The Loneliness Scale proved valid and reliable…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Quality of Life, Social Networks, Psychological Patterns
Planning "and" Action: Comments on Mansell & Beadle-Brown
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Emerson, Eric; Stancliffe, Roger J. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2004
Mansell & Beadle-Brown (2004) raise a number of concerns about the possible impact of the systematic introduction of person-centred planning (PCP) across services for people with intellectual disabilities in the UK. We too foresee a danger that system-wide adoption of PCP will be characterised over zealous "selling" of the purported benefits…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Foreign Countries, Responses, Disabilities