Exploring the ability of individuals with an intellectual disability to generate and use a compassionate image (original) (raw)
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities
Background: It has been 10 years since Whitehouse and colleagues (2006) carried out a systematic review examining the key adaptations of psychological therapies for people with Intellectual Disabilities. The past decade has seen developments in this area of research. Following on from their study; this review aimed to examine how these adaptations have changed over time. Methods: Published studies were systematically reviewed to evaluate the adaptations in individual psychological interventions for people with Intellectual Disability during the period 2007-2017. Seven articles were identified. Articles were evaluated using a quality rating tool. Content analysis was used to examine the key adaptations. Results: All studies identified the following adaptations: memory aids, augmenting activities, directive methods and involving caregivers in therapy sessions. Six of these studies referred to a treatment manual. Conclusions: While many of the adaptations remain unchanged, there have been developments which, perhaps in part, reflect recent attempts to incorporate newly emerging psychological therapies for people with intellectual disability.
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