Sökning: "Peer support disability"

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  1. 1. Implementing a program for parents with intellectual disability: Peer support as an interactive support system

    Författare :Elaine Mc Hugh; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; evidence-informed programs; intellectual disability; training; implementation support; parenting; Parenting Young Children; peer support;

    Sammanfattning : There is growing focus on equal rights and inclusion for individuals with intellectual disability (ID), including the right to have children (Article 23 of the UNCRPD). Implementation of appropriate, research-based practices is therefore integral to supporting these parents. LÄS MER

  3. 2. The applicability of a functional approach to social competence in preschool children in need of special support

    Författare :Anne Lillvist; Håkan Stattin; Mats Granlund; Anette Sandberg; Mikael Heimann; Örebro universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Children in need of special support; disability; functional approach; preschool; systems theory; Psychology; Psykologi; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; Social sciences; Socialvetenskap; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Sammanfattning : The overall aim of the thesis, with four empirical studies, was to test the applicability of a functional approach in investigating social competence of children in need of special support within the preschool context. The main theoretical framework was systems theory. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Implementing a program for parents with intellectual disability in Sweden: A feasibility study

    Författare :Elaine Mc Hugh; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Evidence-Informed Programs; intellectual disability; implementation support; program fidelity; Parenting Young Children; feasibility;

    Sammanfattning : This thesis examines implementation of an evidence-informed parent education program for parents with intellectual disability, called Parenting Young Children (PYC), in the Swedish social services. The empirical studies on which the thesis is based aimed to evaluate how feasible and successful implementation of PYC has been to date, examining program fidelity, and the provision of program support. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Peer interaction in preschool: Necessary, but not sufficient : The influence of social interaction on the link between behavior difficulties and engagement among children with and without need of special support

    Författare :Madeleine Sjöman; Mats Granlund; Lena Almqvist; Gunvie Möllås; Kari-Anne Bottegaard Naess; Jönköping University; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; preschool; engagement; hyperactive behavior; teacher responsiveness; peer-to-child interaction; Bioecological Systems Theory; niches; proximal processes; environmental factors; cross-sectional; transactional processes; longitudinal design;

    Sammanfattning : The overall aim of this thesis is to enhance knowledge regarding engagement among children with and without need of special support due to behavior difficulties. The influence of social interaction as well as the provision of special support in Swedish preschool were investigated. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Self-management of type 2 diabetes : processes for setting up a diabetes and pre-diabetes support intervention in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities in Sweden

    Författare :Juliet Aweko; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : Background: Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes are major public health challenges, disproportionately affecting disadvantaged populations worldwide. The high burden of Type 2 diabetes (T2D) contributes significantly to disability, reduced quality of life, and increased use of health care services, impacting heavily on both individuals and health systems. LÄS MER