More Parents With Intellectual Disabilities than we Thought: A Short Report from England

IF 2.1 3区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Pub Date : 2025-06-16 DOI:10.1111/jar.70052

Beth Tarleton, Katy Burch

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Abstract

Background

This paper recognises that there has been a long history of research into support for parents with intellectual disabilities in England and a helpful approach to integrating adults with intellectual disabilities in society called ʻValuing Peopleʼ. This focus has now faded.

Method

The paper draws together findings from three recent English studies.

Results

One third of the cases involving babies in the child protection system involved parents with diagnosed intellectual disability or a borderline or specific learning disability. The other two studies found that general adult social services were not set up to work with these parents, that social workers wanted more or better training and support and there was variable awareness of the Good Practice Guidance document.

Conclusions

Parents with intellectual disabilities need to be on this Government's agenda; their need for tailored, on-going support should also be acknowledged.

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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Multiple-

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4.70

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12.50%

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期刊介绍： JARID is an international, peer-reviewed journal which draws together findings derived from original applied research in intellectual disabilities. The journal is an important forum for the dissemination of ideas to promote valued lifestyles for people with intellectual disabilities. It reports on research from the UK and overseas by authors from all relevant professional disciplines. It is aimed at an international, multi-disciplinary readership. Topics covered include community living, quality of life, challenging behaviour, communication, sexuality, medication, ageing, supported employment, family issues, mental health, physical health, autism, economic issues, social networks, staff stress, staff training, epidemiology and service provision.