Essays about: "intellectual disabilities"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 40 essays containing the words intellectual disabilities.

  1. 11. Measuring Mental Health in Children with Disabilities : The use of the two continua model

    University essay from

    Author : Estrella Torres; [2021]
    Keywords : Wellbeing; mental wellbeing; subjective mental health; mental health; mental health measure; children with disabilities; disability; two continua model; two continuum model; flourishing; languishing;

    Abstract : Mental health has traditionally been described as the absence of mental problems, being those second ones equated to impairments, overlapping disability with mental illness. This unfounded conviction is being replaced by a positive mental health approach that recognizes them as distinct constructs. READ MORE

  3. 12. How interactive musical instruments influence children with intellectual disabilities? : A user study of the Rullen Band

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

    Author : Erland Ekholm; Axel Petersson; [2021]
    Keywords : Music therapy; special education; digital musical instruments; togetherness;

    Abstract : In order to further investigate the efficacy of interactive musical toys developed by students in the course DM2799 at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, we conducted a user study. The intended users of the toys are primary school children with special needs. The trials were held at the Rullen Dibber special needs school in Solna, Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 13. Inclusive education in Europe : A systematic literature review about the benefits of inclusive education for primary school aged children with intellectual disabilities

    University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Ann-Marie Sander; [2021]
    Keywords : inclusive education; Europe; children with intellectual disabilities; primary school; benefits; participation; sense of belonging;

    Abstract : Inclusive education is one major goal nowadays in the whole world. Looking into policy inclusive education is highly valued and quality and equity shall be ensured that every child can benefit to develop his or her full potential. READ MORE

  5. 14. Participation in Outside Home Activities in China: A comparison of Typically Developing Children and Children with Developmental Disabilities

    University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Jing An; [2021]
    Keywords : participation; developmental disabilities; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Intellectual Disabilities; China;

    Abstract : Background: There are personal factors and environmental factors playing impacts on the participation of children with developmental disabilities in China. Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the participation of children with developmental disabilities in outside home activities compared to typically developing children. READ MORE

  6. 15. Invisible Victims of Sexual Violence : A Minor Field Study on women and girls with disabilities in Cape Town, South Africa

    University essay from Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm/Avdelningen för mänskliga rättigheter och demokrati

    Author : Felicia Häggstrand; [2020]
    Keywords : Human Rights; Disability; Sexual Violence; Vulnerability; South Africa;

    Abstract : To live a life protected from exploitation, violence, and abuse is a fundamental human right. However, this seems to be a difficult human right to fulfill, at least for women and girls living with disabilities. READ MORE