This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The life expectancy of people with developmental intellectual disabilities (ID) has increased in recent years, and as a result, many more of them live to experience death and the loss of their relatives. The purpose of the study is to examine the personal and professional
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The cerebroplacental ratio (CPR), the ratio of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) to the umbilical artery (UA) pulsatility indices (PI), is considered a marker for placental insufficiency, and lower CPR at term pregnancies, indicates a higher risk for adverse neonatal outcome. This study focused on
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This study examined the use of TATOO (Danial-Saad & Chiari, 2017) to assess motor skills in touchscreen operation among 120 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (hereinafter: IDD) aged 21 and over. The study focused on adapting TATOO's user interface (UI) and examining its feasibility
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This study examines the relationship between internalized stigma, trust in state institutions, and public service utilization among Arab parents of children with intellectual disabilities (ID) in Israel. Based on data from a sample of 235 parents (124 Arabs and 111 Jews), the study found that
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The purpose of the present study is to check the contribution of academic education and professional training in acquiring the relevant knowledge needed for work in IDD out-of-home housing frameworks in terms of professional knowledge and the subjective perception of person-oriented services. In the present
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The study delves into parenting dynamics within disabled ultra-Orthodox couples, focusing on disability critique and legal frameworks. It examines how state and Jewish laws, alongside societal norms, shape parenting expectations and support systems. Notably, the ultra-Orthodox discourse emphasizes duties and responsibilities over rights. The adoption
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This study explored demographic differences, employment variables, and work-life balance among working parents of children aged 0-12 with neurodevelopmental disabilities versus those without disabilities. It also examined how demographic factors, employment variables, parental stress, work centrality, and life meaning predicted work-life balance. The findings revealed
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This Ph.D. dissertation explores the intricate connection between disability, sexuality, and the law, focusing on disability-related sexual rights. It draws on social and legal theories to answer key questions and consists of an introductory chapter and three empirical papers. The theoretical model underscores the importance
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The current study focuses on the risk and resilience factors for predicting the quality of life of children with developmental delay from families of medium-low socioeconomic status. The study is a longitudinal study: first, various characteristics of the child and his parents were evaluated as
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This study investigates communicative intentions in children with developmental delays or intellectual disabilities, comparing them with typically developing peers matched by developmental or chronological age. Using a structured protocol, children's communicative intentions were evaluated. Results revealed significant differences between children with developmental delays or intellectual