Essays about: "Intellectual Disabilities"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 40 essays containing the words Intellectual Disabilities.

1. 1. Psychosocial Support Around Death, Dying, and Grief for Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Pediatric Palliative Care : An Empirical Study

   University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, CHILD

   Author : Maria Bonin; [2023]
   Keywords : pediatric palliative care; psychosocial support; children with intellectual disabilities; death;

   Abstract : Many children with life-limiting health conditions in pediatric palliative care have cognitive impairments or intellectual disabilities (ID). They are confronted with their own death and need adapted psychosocial support. The assumption that children with ID might not understand death and dying can lead to limited support. READ MORE

3. 2. An Exploration of Inclusive Living for People Living with Intellectual  Disabilities: A Case Study of Camphill Community Northern Ireland.

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för socialt arbete och kriminologi

   Author : Janay Berndalen; Emma Lewis; [2023]
   Keywords : Inclusion; inclusive living; inclusive principles; disability inclusion practice; Intellectual disability; Community model; holistic model; and social disability model;

   Abstract : This paper examines the Camphill Community in Glencraig, Northern Ireland, as a casestudy for inclusive living for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This allows anin-depth understanding of the principles and practices of inclusive living, for peoplewith intellectual disabilities. READ MORE

4. 3. Gender-based violence against women with intellectual disabilities, the case of Tanzania

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Caroline Bergkvist; [2023]
   Keywords : Tanzania; Women with intellectual disabilities; violence; sexual violence; gender-based violence; Capability approach; Human rights-based approach;

   Abstract : One of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world is Violence Against Women and Girls. It is estimated that 1 in 3 women, which is equal to 736 million women, have been experiencing sexual and/or physical violence in her lifetime since the age of 15. READ MORE

5. 4. Musical communication and intellectual disabilities : A study on social interaction through music playing among preverbal individuals

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Maria Svahn; [2023]
   Keywords : HCI; intellectual disability; communication; AAC; sound and music computing; ;

   Abstract : Music and its effects on the brain has been discussed from many different angels. Everything from “The Mozart effect” that shows that listening to music can improve your brain’s performance, to several studies showing that playing an instrument creates plastic changes to the brain. READ MORE

6. 5. This is "Tricky"! : A Micro-ethnographic Study of Participation and Inclusion of Integrated Students with Intellectual Development Disorder in Swedish Compulsory Schools

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Pedagogik, språk och ämnesdidaktik

   Author : Pernilla Lindberg; Brittany Westerblom; [2022]
   Keywords : ethnography; inclusion; integration; intellectual development disorder; own experience; participation; participation model; student’s voice; delaktighet; delaktighetsmodellen; egen erfarenhet; elevens röst; etnografi; inkludering; integrering; intellektuell funktionsnedsättning;

   Abstract : The aim of this study is to provide increased knowledge about the experiences of some Swedish students with intellectual development disorder who are enrolled in compulsory school for pupils with learning disabilities and study according to that curriculum but attend school as integrated students. The study examines how these students understand opportunities and experiences of participation and inclusion in their learning environment and social existence based on self-perceived experiences. READ MORE