Research question Families of individuals with intellectual disabilities face high levels of
stress and social isolation. This study examines the role of Special Olympics in reducing …

Background Despite the recognised benefits of sport, participation is often reported to be low
for youth with intellectual disability (ID). The current study was the first to longitudinally …

Existing evidence suggests that people with intellectual disabilities are vulnerable to low self-
esteem leading to additional psychosocial issues such as social exclusion and stress …

In recent years, there has been an increase in research examining social inclusion for
individuals with an intellectual disability (ID). Sport is one context that has been recognized …

It is important to understand factors associated with sport participation for youth with
intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). With a sample of 414 Special Olympics …

Previous research has highlighted that while involvement in Special Olympics can have
benefits for athletes and their families, there can also be many barriers to participation. This …

The purpose of this study was to examine the sport experience for athletes with intellectual
disabilities (ID) who participate in Special Olympics (SO). This study included a nationally …

People with intellectual disability (ID) are often socially excluded from their local
communities. Special Olympics aims to promote inclusion through their participation in sport …

Sport is a cultural phenomenon that has spread throughout the world (Harvey & Houle,
1994). For youth, sport is perceived as a context that can play a major role in person's …

Despite the efforts of mainstreaming in sports, inclusive participation of people with
Intellectual Disabilities (ID) in sports remains challenging. In sports settings, the social …