Participation and intellectual disability: A review of the literature

Evan E. Dean, Kim W. Fisher, Karrie A. Shogren, Michael L. Wehmeyer

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Abstract

Participation is a central aspect of human functioning and a key focus of research and practice in the intellectual disability field. However, there is not an accepted definition of participation that guides research and practice. To inform the development of a definition, a scoping review of the intellectual disability literature from 2001-2015 was conducted. Findings suggest that existing research rarely uses definitions of participation, but does examine participation across multiple domains and addresses issues of access and inclusion. Less focus was placed on individual aspects of participation such as meaning, responsibility, and choice. Based on the findings, implications for future research and practice are provided.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)427-439
Number of pages13
JournalIntellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Volume54
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016

Keywords

  • Community participation
  • Inclusion
  • Participation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Education
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Community and Home Care
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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