This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund Studies examining cognitive development in intellectual disability (ID) support the Compensation Age Theory which suggests that intelligence in adults with ID peaks at age 40-45 (Lifshitz, 2020; Lifshitz-Vahav, 2015). For the first time, this study investigated emotional intelligence (EI) trajectories among adolescents (CA = 16-21)
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Future Caregiving Intentions of Siblings of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: The Role of Personal, Familial and Social Factors
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This study examined future caregiving intentions among siblings of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) using a quantitative cross-sectional design. The research explored how personal, familial, and social factors relate to siblings’ willingness to assume caregiving roles in adulthood. Findings show that close sibling
Changes in Cognitive, Social and Adaptive Behavior among Adults with Comorbidity of Autism and Intellectual Disability: Accelerated or Stable Trajectory
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The study examined changes in cognitive, social, and adaptive behavior domains among adults with comorbidity of autism and IDD across three age groups (25-34, 35-44, 45+), along two trajectories: accelerated aging and stable development. Crystallized intelligence showed stability until age 44 with significantly lower scores
Moral action among staff in institutions for people with intellectual disabilities: The Contribution of Personal and Organizational Characteristics
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The present study examined the contribution of personal characteristics (self-efficacy and locus of control) and organizational characteristics (type of residential setting, prevalence of abuse, ethical conflicts arising from conflicting obligations, and perceived organizational support) to staff members’ perceived ability to act in accordance with their
Contribution of Background Variables, Stress and Emotional Intelligence as a Mediator on Psychological Capital and Empathy among Adults with Cerebral Palsy compared to Adults with Typical Development
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The study examined the contribution of background variables, stress levels, and emotional intelligence in explaining psychological capital and empathy among 93 adults, including 46 individuals with cerebral palsy and 47 with typical development. The findings indicated that adults with CP reported lower levels of stress,
The Contribution of a MISC-CAB Model Workshop to the Interaction between Staff and Toddlers with Developmental Delay, and to the Staff's Attitudes, Beliefs, and Psychological Capital
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The present study examined the contribution of a workshop based on the MISC-CAB model to the quality of mediated interaction between a multidisciplinary staff and toddlers with global developmental delay (GDD). Thirty-one staff members from rehabilitation daycares participated and were assigned to an experimental or
Evaluation of “The Good Conversation” Initiative for Social Workers in Local Authorities
This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund The evaluation study examined the effectiveness of “The Good Conversation” initiative, designed to provide social workers with practical tools for conducting adapted communication with people with intellectual disabilities. Twenty-one social workers from 13 municipalities participated in the pilot. They
Examining the Effectiveness of a Training Program for Occupational Therapists in Special Education to Develop Knowledge Translation Capabilities and Lead Initiatives for Promoting Participation-Focused Intervention for Students with Disabilities
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
Evaluation findings of: Providing workshops to raise awareness of the importance of early detection of breast cancer for women with Developmental intellectual disability and cognitive decline
This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund The report summarizes the findings of a pilot program jointly initiated by the One in Nine Association, the Disabilities Administration of the Ministry of Welfare, and the Shalem Foundation. The program aimed to examine the suitability of workshops designed
People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Diagnosed with Cancer: The Experience of Illness and Coping with Cancer
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