To cite this article: Eric Svanelöv (2019): An observation study of power practices and participation in group homes for people with intellectual disability, Disability & Society,
This study sought to explore different understandings of participation in daily activity services among people with intellectual disabilities. Using a pedagogical sociocultural perspective, the research focused on individuals' perspectives and understandings as well as their account of social interaction, working and learning. In all, 17 people working in daily activity services were interviewed once, and, of these, 14 were interviewed a second time. Using qualitative content analysis, two themes and three categories were singled out. The results show that participation can be understood in two major ways: social interaction and performing work tasks.
This article reports on the results of a pilot study exploring if and how the meal situations of persons with intellectual disabilities (PWIDs) in need of help and support during meal situations was affected by an eating aid. This article also analyzes how PWIDs and their assistants perceived their experiences of using an eating aid during meal situations. Data for the study were collected in interviews with PWIDs and their assistants. The results are presented in five themes: Independence in the meal situation, Motivation to use the eating aid, Functions of the eating aid, Social aspects of using the eating aid and Design corresponding to intellectual disability. The eating aid's function, user-friendliness and the assistant's attitudes appear to be crucial for using the eating aid. Another important aspect is the introductory and training phase which must be fundamentally adapted to suit PWIDs learning and understanding abilities. When these aspects are controlled, the eating aid can be a tool for increased independence during meal situations for PWIDs who are unable to move their arms or hands.
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