Social inclusion is an important goal for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities, families, service providers, and policymakers; however, the concept of social …

People with intellectual disability are one of the most stigmatised groups in society. Despite
this, research in this area has been limited. This paper provides a review of studies …

Although providing care to a family member or friend may provide psychological benefits,
informal (ie, unpaid) caregivers also encounter difficulties which may negatively affect their …

The concept of care and its associated practices remain a key subject of debate in human
geography, as they continue to evolve in response to changing norms and expections of …

In this paper we develop linkages between non-representational theory and emerging work
by disability scholars in geography. We argue that non-representational thinking has the …

There is a strong case today for a specific focus on mental public health and its relation to
social and physical environments. From a public health perspective, we now appreciate the …

Objective Parents of individuals with developmental disorders or mental health problems
often provide life-long care and support to their children, which negatively affects their health …

Adults with intellectual disability are increasingly being encouraged to take control of their
lives through a range of goal-setting, choice-and decision-making opportunities. The current …

Research in the geographies of care has identified the central role of mothers in caring for
children, although much less explored are the experiences of men who also participate in …

Purpose: The purposes of this study were to explore what makes for a “good life” from the
perspective of young adults with Down syndrome and to identify the barriers and facilitators …