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Examining Communicative Intentions in Children with Developmental Delay or Intellectual Disability: A Comparison with Typically Developing Peers Matched by Developmental or Chronological Age

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

"Mamanet" – Far Beyond the Network: Intervention Program to Promote Health among Women Aged 21-53 with an Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the "Mamanet – far beyond the network" program among women with mild to moderate intellectual and developmental disabilities living in community housing. The study used mixed methods. 45 women with mild to moderate intellectual and developmental disabilities,

The "What" and "How" of Communication, New Channels for Integrating Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Processing of Emotions in lexical and Prosodic Channels in Spoken Language

This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund This study examined the ability to identify emotions in speech among adults with intellectual disability (ID). The study included two experiments that tested emotion identification in each of the speech channels (prosody and semantics) separately, as well as their integration. The findings indicate a direct

Evaluation of the "Spotlight" project

This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund The "Spotlight" project was born from the rationale that exposure, information and personal recognition reduce concerns and fears, increase empathy, and can contribute to the understanding, inclusion and integration of a variety of populations in society. The project aims

Eating Intervention for Individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities in Community Settings

This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The University of Haifa and the Ono Academic College in collaboration with Keren Shalem, recruited participants for a unique applied research project, the first of its kind, in the field of eating intervention for adult individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) in community settings. The

Digit in Noise test as a hearing screening test for individuals with Intellectual Disability

This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) face a higher prevalence of hearing impairment than the general population. Nevertheless, it is often overlooked and not rehabilitated. The feasibility of the DIN test, a hearing screening tool, is assessed in this population. Thirty-one participants with mild to moderate

The Sparks project – Evaluation of the implementation phase of the initiatives

This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund The Sparks  project was developed with the aim of training entrepreneurs working in the authorities, for the development of outreach initiatives, exposure and integration of people with disabilities in the community. The entrepreneurship training, led by the "Rothschild Cube"

Shared reality under threat: the experience of staff members and aging people with developmental intellectual disability during the Corona days

This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund The purpose of the study: This study aims to describe and analyze the shared experiences of residents and staff in out-of-home housing settings for older adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and to compare dormitory housing with community housing. Method: Researchers conducted this qualitative

A companion evaluation study to the pilot "Zuzu" – together for a healthy life

This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund In recent years, public and personal awareness of the change in the sedentary lifestyle and the introduction of physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle has been increasing. In protected settings there is a lack of awareness of

Characterization and examination of cognitive accessibility needs of people with intellectual developmental disabilities in the public sphere

This study was carried out by Michlol- the Evaluation and Measurement Unit of the Shalem Fund This research work deals with the important issue of information accessibility in local authorities for people with intellectual developmental disabilities in Israel. Motivated by the need to promote cognitive accessibility in accordance with the "Equality of Rights for Persons