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

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 …

Over the last forty years, the field of disability studies has emerged from the political activism
of disabled people. In this challenging review of the field, leading disability academic and …

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 …

Background Inclusive research is increasingly common in intellectual disabilities research,
but ways in which voice of co‐researchers with intellectual disabilities is presented remain …

People with learning difficulties are considerably more likely to experience sexual violence
than those without, and for this reason they are often described as' vulnerable'. However, the …

Background High friendship quality is often defined by high levels of intimacy,
companionship, closeness and low levels of conflict. Quality friendships develop over time …

The history of sexual suppression of people with intellectual disability is extensive and
derives from primal fear of difference. The human rights imperative requires appropriate …

Participatory research aims to increase the relevance and broaden the implementation of
health research by involving those affected by the outcomes of health studies. Few studies …

Background The purpose of this thematic synthesis was to review qualitative studies on
perspectives of persons with intellectual disabilities regarding friendships and intimate …