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50 Years of ERIC
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Homosexuality among People with a Mild Intellectual Disability: An Explorative Study on the Lived Experiences of Homosexual People in the Netherlands with a Mild Intellectual Disability
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Stoffelen, J.; Kok, G.; Hospers, H.; Curfs, L. M. G. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Empirical research on homosexuality among people with an intellectual disability (ID) is limited and, to date, very little is known regarding the personal experiences of gay and lesbian people with an ID. This study set out to answer the question: "What are the lived experiences of a specific cohort of homosexual people with an…
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Foreign Countries, Mild Mental Retardation, Experience
Participation in Daytime Activities among People with Mild or Moderate Intellectual Disability
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Dusseljee, J. C. E.; Rijken, P. M.; Cardol, M.; Curfs, L. M. G.; Groenewegen, P. P. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: Community participation has been defined as performing daytime activities by people while interacting with others. Previous studies on community participation among people with intellectual disability (ID) have mainly focused on the domestic life aspect. This study investigates the variation in community participation in the domains…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Foreign Countries, Social Isolation, Participation
Melatonin Decreases Daytime Challenging Behaviour in Persons with Intellectual Disability and Chronic Insomnia
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Braam, W.; Didden, R.; Maas, A. P. H. M.; Korzilius, H.; Smits, M. G.; Curfs, L. M. G. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: Persons with intellectual disability (ID) and sleep problems exhibit more daytime challenging behaviours than persons with ID without sleep problems. Several anecdotal reports suggest that melatonin is not only effective in the treatment of insomnia, but also decreases daytime challenging behaviour. However, the effect of melatonin…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Sleep, Drug Therapy, Comparative Analysis
Sleep Disturbances and Behavioural Problems in Adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome
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Maas, A. P. H. M.; Sinnema, M.; Didden, R.; Maaskant, M. A.; Smits, M. G.; Schrander-Stumpel, C. T. R. M.; Curfs, L. M. G. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: Individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) are at risk of sleep disturbances, such as excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and sleep apnoea, and behavioural problems. Sleep disturbances and their relationship with other variables had not been researched extensively in adults with PWS. Method: Sleep disturbances and behavioural problems…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Sleep, Genetic Disorders, At Risk Persons
Sleep in Individuals with Cri du Chat Syndrome: A Comparative Study
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Maas, A. P. H. M.; Didden, R.; Korzilius, H.; Braam, W.; Smits, M. G.; Curfs, L. M. G. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2009
Background: Sleep problems are common in individuals with intellectual disability. Little is known about sleep in children and adults with Cri du Chat syndrome (CDC). Method: Sleep was investigated in 30 individuals with CDC using a sleep questionnaire. Sleep problems and sleep behaviours in individuals with CDC were compared with individuals with…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Sleep, Comparative Analysis, Probability
The Significance of Neighbours: Views and Experiences of People with Intellectual Disability on Neighbouring
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van Alphen, L. M.; Dijker, A. J. M.; van den Borne, H. H. W.; Curfs, L. M. G. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2009
Background: People with intellectual disability (ID) who live in regular neighbourhoods have experiences with their neighbours, which are important to understand when studying social integration. Method: This study describes and analyses the opinions on, and experiences with, neighbour relationships of 39 people with ID living in neighbourhood…
Descriptors: Social Integration, Mental Retardation, Attitude Measures, Interpersonal Relationship
Impact of Environmental Factors on Community Participation of Persons with an Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Review
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Verdonschot, Manon M. L.; de Witte, L. P.; Reichrath, E.; Buntinx, W. H. E.; Curfs, L. M. G. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2009
Study Design: A systematic review of the literature. Objectives: To describe which environmental factors have an impact on community participation of persons with an intellectual disability. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted for the period of 1996-2006 in Pubmed, CINAHL and PSYCINFO. Search terms were derived from the…
Descriptors: Social Life, Mental Retardation, Family Involvement, Community Involvement
Community Participation of People with an Intellectual Disability: A Review of Empirical Findings
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Verdonschot, M. M. L.; de Witte, L. P.; Reichrath, E.; Buntinx, W. H. E.; Curfs, L. M. G. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2009
Study design: A systematic review of the literature. Objectives: To investigate community participation of persons with an intellectual disability (ID) as reported in empirical research studies. Method: A systematic literature search was conducted for the period of 1996-2006 on PubMed, CINAHL and PSYCINFO. Search terms were derived from the…
Descriptors: Social Life, Mental Retardation, Community Involvement, Sheltered Workshops
Behavioural Flexibility in Individuals with Angelman Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Non-Specific Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Didden, R.; Sigafoos, J.; Green, V. A.; Korzilius, H.; Mouws, C.; Lancioni, G. E.; O'Reilly, M. F.; Curfs, L. M. G. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2008
Background: Little is known about behavioural flexibility in children and adults with Angelman syndrome and whether people with this syndrome have more or less problems in being behaviourally flexible as compared with other people. Method: Behavioural flexibility scores were assessed in 129 individuals with Angelman syndrome using 11 items from…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Mental Retardation, Autism, Down Syndrome
Preferences in Individuals with Angelman Syndrome Assessed by a Modified Choice Assessment Scale
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Didden, R.; Korzilius, H.; Kamphuis, A.; Sturmey, P.; Lancioni, G.; Curfs, L. M. G. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2006
Background: Individuals with Angelman syndrome (AS) seem to have a strong preference for water-related items. Until present, preference assessment in AS has not been reported. Methods: An adapted Dutch version of the Choice Assessment Scale (CAS) was administered by parents and other caregivers to 105 individuals with AS. The CAS was adapted by…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Developmental Disabilities, Test Construction, Measurement Techniques