Aquatics for Individuals with Disabilities: Research Implications

Horseback Riding for Individuals With Disabilities: Programs, Philosophy, and Research

Although historical mention of horseback riding for individuals with disabilities can be traced through the centuries, programs of therapeutic riding were not established until the mid-1900s. Since its inception, horseback riding for the disabled has become diversified and increasingly sophisticated. As a result, the programs have a varying emphasis on riding as sport, recreation, education, or...

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

This chapter describes how families of children with disabilities and accompanying challenging behavior are suitable beneficiaries of positive behavior support (PBS) under provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Thus, the chapter's focus is threefold. First, what are IDEA's basic provisions that authorize families to be involved in their children's education? Secon...

Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System and Implications for Transition Planning

The focus of this manuscript is on the challenges faced by individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities within the criminal justice system. Prevalence data are cited and these data are interpreted in light of possible rationales for the disproportionate number of individuals with disabilities present within the system. Then the specific challenges faced by individuals with disab...

Strategic Assessment of the State of the Science in Research on Employment for Individuals with Disabilities

The abuse of individuals with developmental disabilities

The abuse of people with developmental disabilities has a long and horrific history, which extends from prehistoric to current times. Only in the past 20 or 30 years has society recognized that this abuse is a serious social problem and, with this recognition, research has been carried out on the topic. The limited research that has been done suggests differing causes for making this population...