A Low-intensity Approach for Early Intervention and Detection of
                        Childhood Disability in Central Java: Long-term Findings and Implications
                        for “Inclusive Development”

Kuipers, Pim; Maratmo, Jonathan

doi:10.5463/dcid.v22i3.48

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“…Across the region, details about available, affordable, and acceptable education and health services are scant, including those related to community-based rehabilitation for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Services are often hospital-based, or if community-based, they are NGO-initiated and driven, and can be fragmented (Amar-Singh, 2008; Kuipers and Maratmo, 2011; Poon, 2015; Robertson et al, 2012). An absence of well-trained health professionals able to provide support and interventions for people with intellectual disabilities means families often step in to deliver services, making parent-led interventions commonplace (Einfeld et al, 2012).…”

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A snapshot of intellectual disabilities in Lao PDR: Challenges for the development of services

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J Intellect Disabil

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) has experienced significant economic growth in the last two decades. While access to education, health, and employment for people with disabilities has also improved markedly, people with intellectual disabilities are still among the most vulnerable in society. This article presents findings from a screening survey of 2469 participants, a focus group discussion with key stakeholders in intellectual disabilities, and a case study of the Association for Autism. The screening survey suggests 1.9% of working age participants (18-59) and 0.7% of children (6-17) have intellectual disabilities. The qualitative data illustrate poor understanding and stigmatization of people with intellectual disabilities, lack of services, and development of a parent association to improve the life prospects for children with autism and intellectual disabilities. People with intellectual disabilities in Lao PDR remain particularly vulnerable. Parents and other disability advocates are raising awareness and demonstrating the effectiveness of specialized services.

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