The importance of social support for students with intellectual disability : an intervention to promote mental health and well-being
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2014
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Children and adolescents with intellectual disability have higher rates of mental health problems compared with there typically developing peers. Social support has been identified as an important protective factor for psychological well - being. In this paper we discuss the benefits of social support networks, and consider approaches for promoting children’s perceptions of the availability of social support. We describe an evidence-based intervention that has been specially adapted and implemented for students with intellectual disability in school settings. In a randomised controlled trial, the Aussie Optimism Resilience Skills Program was associated with improved perceptions of social support following a 10-week intervention. Educators need to be aware of the increased vulnerability of students with intellectual disability to the development mental health problems and the proactive ways in which they can promote psychological well - being within their classrooms. |
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World Education, Science, Research and Counseling Center |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/70449/4/70449a.pdf http://www.world-education-center.org/index.php/cjes/article/viewArticle/3-3 Campbell, Marilyn A. & Gilmore, Linda (2014) The importance of social support for students with intellectual disability : an intervention to promote mental health and well-being. Cypriot Journal of Educational Sciences, 9(1), pp. 21-28. |
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Copyright 2014 SPROC LTD. Academic World Education & Research Center |
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School of Cultural & Professional Learning; Faculty of Education |
Palavras-Chave | #130305 Educational Counselling #130399 Specialist Studies in Education not elsewhere classified #intellectual disability #social support #children #Aussie Optimism #resilience |
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Journal Article |