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 …

Accessible summary• Purpose of the study was to examine participation patterns of people
with intellectual disabilities in Special Olympics.• Participation of athletes according to age …

Background Research supports the importance of sports for people with intellectual
disability (ID); however, the unique experience of the Special Olympics (SO) World Games …

Abstract Background Special Olympics (SO) is commonly cited to play an important role in
the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID). The purpose of the current review …

Accessible summary There is a need for more voiced opinions from Special Olympic (SO)
athletes in contemporary literature. Five SO athletes presented their own views on their …

This chapter draws parallels between the benefits of participation in sports and physical
activity amongst the general population and amongst people with intellectual disabilities …

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 …

Research has shown that sports are important for people with intellectual disabilities (ID;
Mactavish & Dowds, 2003), assisting this population to develop and feel socially included …

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 …

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 …