Browsing Articles - Social Science by Author "Athlone Institute of Technology"
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Apps to teach social skills to individuals with autism spectrum disorder: a review of the embedded behaviour change procedure
(Springer, 2021-06-05)Social skill interventions have become increasingly popular in recent times, as well as the use of technology to deliver and aid interventions for the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) population. Little research exists on ... -
Perceptions of wellbeing and quality of life following participation in a community-based pre-operative exercise programme in men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer: a qualitative pilot study
(PLOS, 2021-06-10)Background Men with a newly diagnosed prostate cancer are often treated by surgery. The time window between cancer diagnosis and surgery causes high levels of uncertainty and stress, which negatively impact quality of ... -
The "proof" of the pudding is not just in the eating. Savouring the richness of the research process experience
(Everthing is Connected Press, 2021)There is much written on research methodologies and the merits of each within academic texts. Researchers provide written accounts of their methodologies, their results locating these in literature previously reviewed. New ... -
A systematic review of training methods to increase staff's knowledge and implementation of positive behaviour support in residential and day settings for individuals with intellectual disabilities
(SAGE, 2021-07-05)Behaviour support plans (BSPs), if accurately implemented, have been found to increase skills and decrease challenging behaviour of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Training is essential for ...
