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

As more individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities are physically included in
community life, in schools, neighborhoods, jobs, recreation, and congregations, the …

Loneliness affects well-being and has long-term negative impacts on physical and mental
health, educational outcomes, and employability. Because of those current and long-term …

This review gives an overview of the societal inequalities faced by people with intellectual
disabilities, before focusing specifically on challenges people face accessing the Internet …

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 …

Research with typically developing groups has identified loneliness as a significant predictor
of a range of physical and mental health problems. This paper reviews research about …

Background People with intellectual disability often have few friends and experience social
exclusion. Recognising this gap, supported social groups with the aim of inclusion and …

In-depth interviews conducted separately with 13-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder
(ASD), intellectual disability (ID), or typical development (TD) and their mothers investigated …

Background Social support has been identified as a major protective factor in preventing
mental health problems and also as a major contributor to quality of life. People with …

Background: Few studies discuss social inclusion from the voice and perspective of young
adults with intellectual disability who have been lifelong recipients of individualised …