Browsing by Subject "Intellectual disability"
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Caregiver-mediated therapy for an adult with visual and intellectual impairment suffering from separation anxiety
(Elsevier, 2015)Background Separation anxiety among intellectually disabled (ID) persons with comorbid visual impairment could be rooted in a weak sense of person permanence. Technology-assisted Therapy for Separation Anxiety (TTSA) ... -
Dietary intake practices of adults with intellectual disability in a controlled care centre environment
(North-West University, 2018)Background and aim: Globally, inadequate nutrition and consequently, obesity is highly prevalent among adults with intellectual disability. Overweight and obesity leads to an increased risk for the development of ... -
Effect of continuous aerobic vs interval training on selected functional fitness parameters of adults with intellectual disability and Down syndrome
(2015)Most individuals with intellectual disability (ID), including those with Down syndrome (DS), are overweight or obese and live a sedentary lifestyle. Non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, high total ... -
Die fisieke vermoënsprofiel van 10 tot 17 jarige atlete met intellektuele gestremdhede
(North-West University, 2009)Die studie is uitgevoer om die fisieke vermoensprofiel van atlete met intellektuele gestremdheid (lG) en Downsindroom (DS) tussen die ouderdom van 10 en 17 jaar te bepaal. Die Brockport Physical Fitness Test (BPFT) is ... -
Intellectual disability, exercise and aging: the IDEA study: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
(BMC, 2020)Background: People with intellectual disabilities (ID) have low levels of physical activity (PA) together with accelerated aging profiles. Adherence to PA interventions for persons with ID is low based on barriers such ... -
Level of agreement between physical activity levels measured by ActiHeart and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire in persons with intellectual disability
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the level of agreement between objective physical activity (PA) (ActiHeart®) and subjective proxy-respondent International Physical Activity Questionnaire-short version ... -
Sedentary and physical activity patterns in adults with intellectual disability
(MDPI, 2017)Little is known about the patterns of sedentary time (ST) and physical activity (PA) levels throughout the week among adults and older adults with Intellectual Disability (ID). We analyzed ST and PA patterns of adults and ... -
Teachers and primary caregivers' perceptions of recreational activities and social skills in children with Down Syndrome
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021-04-04)Leisure and recreation are considered to be valuable contributors in the development of social skills, which finally improves well-being when maintained and have shown positive results among individuals with disabilities. ... -
Validity of the 16-metre PACER and six-minute walk test in adults with Down syndrome
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2016)Purpose: The purpose was to establish criterion-related validity of the 16-metre PACER and six-minute walk distance (6MWD) tests to VO2 peak as well as predictors of VO2 peak in adults with Down syndrome (DS). Methods: ...
