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Parent Reports Of Wayfinding By Their Children With Down Syndrome, Jennifer Yang, Gayle G. Faught, Edward C. Merrill
Parent Reports Of Wayfinding By Their Children With Down Syndrome, Jennifer Yang, Gayle G. Faught, Edward C. Merrill
Department of Psychology Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
Background: Navigating the environment, or wayfinding, is integral to independent living. Laboratory studies have consistently indicated an impairment in wayfinding in people with Down syndrome (DS). However, very little is known regarding their real-life wayfinding abilities. Method: Eighty-six parents of children with DS completed an online survey on their children’s wayfinding behaviours and their own feelings and expectations about their children’s wayfinding. Results: Parents reported their children had few wayfinding skills, yet much confidence in their own abilities. Many parents had taught/planned to teach their children wayfinding skills. Parents also expressed concerns over their children’s independent wayfinding. Parents teaching wayfinding …
Predictors Of Independence For Adults With Intellectual Disability, Kristina Beall
Predictors Of Independence For Adults With Intellectual Disability, Kristina Beall
Honors Theses
As the life expectancy for adults has increased, the number of individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) entering adulthood has increased, which brings up the question of how to evaluate and provide the care needed for these individuals. An important aspect of adulthood in individuals with ID is independence. Research links independence (specifically living environment and employment) and self-determination to a higher QOL. The purpose of the current study was to examine predictors of independent living and employment for adults with ID. Client records were obtained from an organization for adults with ID. Data retrieved included demographic information, IQ score, living …