Journal article
"Living the life I want": A framework for planning engagement with people with intellectual disability and complex support needs
Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities, Vol.32(2), pp.401-412
03/2019
PMID: 30358022
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Abstract
Background
Self-determination involves autonomy, agency, choice and control. This study investigated how these aspects of self-determination relate to engaging people with intellectual disability and complex support needs in setting goals and making plans.
Method
Body mapping was used to understand the planning experiences of 30 adults with intellectual disability and complex support needs. Each participant created two body maps using a guided group-based process. Visual and text data were thematically analysed and a framework for planning engagement developed.
Results
The framework identifies the centrality of having a well-developed sense of self which includes insight, motivation and agency, and which is shaped by contextual barriers and facilitators and influenced by helpful and unhelpful support.
Conclusions
A well-developed sense of self and ability to harness resources and people is fundamental to the ability of individuals with intellectual disability and complex support needs articulating goals, identifying aspirations, and attaining valued outcomes.
Details
- Title
- "Living the life I want": A framework for planning engagement with people with intellectual disability and complex support needs
- Creators
- Angela Dew - UNSW SydneySusan Collings - UNSW SydneyIsabella Dillon Savage - UNSW AustraliaEmma Gentle - University of SydneyLeanne Dowse - UNSW Sydney
- Publication Details
- Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities, Vol.32(2), pp.401-412
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Ltd
- Grant note
- The New South Wales department of Family and Community Services
- Identifiers
- 991013098101002368
- Copyright
- © 2018 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article