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
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This study examined whether a tele-rehabilitation training app originally developed for girls with Rett syndrome could also be used by adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy and intellectual and developmental disability. Twelve participants aged 13–20 years from ALYN Hospital received a personalized three-week intervention
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The study examined the effectiveness of a training program for developing ״change agents״ among 15 occupational therapists and physiotherapists in special education, to promote participation-focused intervention for students with disabilities. The program (30 academic hours) led to the development of 13 systemic initiatives in various
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This study examined the experiences of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) who have cancer by eliciting their voices. Eighteen participants aged 30–78 and diagnosed with mild to moderate ID and various types of cancer were interviewed. Most participants had received limited medical information, which was