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Changes in understandings and perceptions of individuals, significant others and community supporters involved in a theatre company for adults with intellectual disabilities (2019)
Journal Article
Dickinson, D., & Hutchinson, N. (2019). Changes in understandings and perceptions of individuals, significant others and community supporters involved in a theatre company for adults with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 32(3), 691-705. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12564

Background: Theatre companies to show positive capabilities and identities of people with intellectual disabilities have been established. Existing research focuses upon sole theatre performances, and rarely includes the impacts on those in the immed... Read More about Changes in understandings and perceptions of individuals, significant others and community supporters involved in a theatre company for adults with intellectual disabilities.

The transition to adulthood and adult services for young people with intellectual disabilities : multiple perspectives (2018)
Thesis
Doski, A. The transition to adulthood and adult services for young people with intellectual disabilities : multiple perspectives. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220941

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts:

Part one - Systematic Literature Review
The systematic literature explores and conceptualises the existing empirical literature relating to parent’s experiences of the transition to adulthood for the... Read More about The transition to adulthood and adult services for young people with intellectual disabilities : multiple perspectives.

Adults with intellectual disabilities’ lived experiences of wellbeing and the Internet : a descriptive phenomenological study (2018)
Thesis
Hebblewhite, G. H. Adults with intellectual disabilities’ lived experiences of wellbeing and the Internet : a descriptive phenomenological study. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4500279

Internet usage continues to increase among adults with intellectual disabilities (IDs), but many are scared to use the internet or are denied access by those who care for them. The internet offers many opportunities, such as the ability to increase s... Read More about Adults with intellectual disabilities’ lived experiences of wellbeing and the Internet : a descriptive phenomenological study.

Families' experiences of raising concerns in health care services: an interpretative phenomenological analysis (2017)
Journal Article
Bright, N., Hutchinson, N., Oakes, P., & Marsland, D. (2018). Families' experiences of raising concerns in health care services: an interpretative phenomenological analysis. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 31(3), 405-412. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12419

Background This exploratory study aimed to increase understanding of the experiences of families of people with intellectual disabilities when noticing and raising concerns in services. A qualitative design was employed. Methods Seven participants (a... Read More about Families' experiences of raising concerns in health care services: an interpretative phenomenological analysis.

The Severe Impairment Battery (2017)
Book Chapter
Hutchinson, N. (2018). The Severe Impairment Battery. In V. P. Prasher (Ed.), Neuropsychological Assessments of Dementia in Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities (235-254). (2nd ed.). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61720-6_13

The term dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a clinical syndrome that consists, primarily, of significant, progressive and irreversible deterioration of cognitive functioning (learning and memory, language, perception, executive functioning... Read More about The Severe Impairment Battery.

Families of people with an intellectual disability : exploring the positives (2017)
Thesis
Wigley, J. Families of people with an intellectual disability : exploring the positives. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219762

This portfolio thesis is comprised of three sections: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a list of appendices.

Part one is a systematic literature review in which a thematic synthesis has been completed to interpret and outline... Read More about Families of people with an intellectual disability : exploring the positives.

The effectiveness of intensive interaction, A systematic literature review (2015)
Journal Article
Hutchinson, N., & Bodicoat, A. (2015). The effectiveness of intensive interaction, A systematic literature review. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 28(6), 437-454. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12138

Background
Intensive Interaction is an approach used for communicating with people with profound and multiple intellectual disabilities or autism. It has gained increased recognition as a helpful technique, but the evidence has not been systematical... Read More about The effectiveness of intensive interaction, A systematic literature review.

The experiences of stopping self-harm in adults (2014)
Thesis
Rowland, C. M. The experiences of stopping self-harm in adults. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216529

The portfolio has three parts. Parts one and two are conceptually linked by their focus on self-harm and the cessation of the practice.

Part one is a systematic literature review. Each individual’s self-harm experience is unique to them but there... Read More about The experiences of stopping self-harm in adults.

The effectiveness of intensive interaction and its use in hospital settings (2013)
Thesis
Bodicoat, A. The effectiveness of intensive interaction and its use in hospital settings. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214783

This portfolio has three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review, in which the theoretical, conceptual and empirical literature relating to the effectiveness of using Intensive Interaction with people with learning disabilities is reviewed.... Read More about The effectiveness of intensive interaction and its use in hospital settings.

The Experience of Carers in Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities through the Process of Bereavement: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (2013)
Journal Article
Handley, E., & Hutchinson, N. (2013). The Experience of Carers in Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities through the Process of Bereavement: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 26(3), 186-194. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12025

Background: This study explored the personal experiences of family carers and residential care staff in supporting adults with intellectual disabilities through the process of bereavement. Method: A semi-structured interview was used to interview 11... Read More about The Experience of Carers in Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities through the Process of Bereavement: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.

Interpersonal factors influencing self-injury in people with learning disabilities : expressed emotion and attributions in residential care staff (2012)
Thesis
Chafer, S. Interpersonal factors influencing self-injury in people with learning disabilities : expressed emotion and attributions in residential care staff. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213496

The portfolio has three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of Appendices.

Part one is a systematic literature review entitled ‘The Experiences of People with Mild-Moderate Learning Disabilities who Self-Injure: A C... Read More about Interpersonal factors influencing self-injury in people with learning disabilities : expressed emotion and attributions in residential care staff.

Deliberate self-harm in adolescence : parenting and stigma (2011)
Thesis
Griffiths, J. Deliberate self-harm in adolescence : parenting and stigma. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211550

The portfolio has three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of Appendixes.Part one is a systematic literature review in which empirical literature relating to the experiences of parenting a young person that engages... Read More about Deliberate self-harm in adolescence : parenting and stigma.

Further evaluation of the criterion validity of the Severe Impairment Battery for the assessment of cognitive functioning in adults with Down Syndrome (2010)
Journal Article
Hutchinson, N., & Oakes, P. (2011). Further evaluation of the criterion validity of the Severe Impairment Battery for the assessment of cognitive functioning in adults with Down Syndrome. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 24(2), 172-180. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3148.2010.00600.x

Background People with Down Syndrome are at significant risk of developing Alzheimer's disease as they get older and early assessment, diagnosis and intervention is essential. Neuro-psychological measures of cognitive functioning play an important pa... Read More about Further evaluation of the criterion validity of the Severe Impairment Battery for the assessment of cognitive functioning in adults with Down Syndrome.

The effect of choice for people with learning disabilities : a systematic review (2010)
Thesis
Bradley, J. The effect of choice for people with learning disabilities : a systematic review. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210128

This portfolio has three parts:Part one – A systematic literature about the effects of choice for people with learning disabilities.Part two – A qualitative research study using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) about the experience of c... Read More about The effect of choice for people with learning disabilities : a systematic review.

The experience of bereavement for people with intellectual disabilities (2008)
Thesis
Handley, E. The experience of bereavement for people with intellectual disabilities. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208689

Previous research investigating the bereavement experiences of people with Intellectual Disabilities found that carers do not always prepare people for deaths or include them in mourning rituals. It has also been found that some carers lack confidenc... Read More about The experience of bereavement for people with intellectual disabilities.

Double Jeopardy? : Needs and Services for Older People Who have Learning Disabilities (2003)
Journal Article
Bland, R., Hutchinson, N., Oakes, P., & Yates, C. (2003). Double Jeopardy? : Needs and Services for Older People Who have Learning Disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 7(4), 323-344. https://doi.org/10.1177/1469004703074002

Increasing numbers of people with learning disabilities are living into older adulthood, creating important challenges for services. Greater local understanding of the specific health needs of this population is crucial to influence needs-led service... Read More about Double Jeopardy? : Needs and Services for Older People Who have Learning Disabilities.

Association between Down's Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease: Review of the Literature (1999)
Journal Article
Hutchinson, N. J. (1999). Association between Down's Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease: Review of the Literature. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 3(4), 194-203. https://doi.org/10.1177/174462959900300405

In recent years, advances in medical, surgical and nursing care have resulted in a dramatic increase in the life expectancy of children born with Down's syndrome (DS), giving rise to an older population of people with DS not previously seen. It has b... Read More about Association between Down's Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease: Review of the Literature.