Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities (JARID) provides an important forum for the dissemination of ideas to promote valued lifestyles for people with intellectual disabilities.

We publish findings derived from original applied research in intellectual disabilities, to an international and multi-disciplinary readership. Theoretical papers (both quantitative and qualitative) are also published provided the implications for therapeutic action or enhancing quality of life are clear.

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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities

 
Click here to read an Easy Read Summary of 'A systematic review and narrative synthesis of inclusive health and social care research with people with intellectual disabilities: How are co-researchers involved and what are their experiences?' by Hewitt, et. al.

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JARID Call For Papers

Special Issue: Special issue on management of chronic physical and mental health conditions in individuals with intellectual disabilities

Deadline Extended to 1st October 2024

We invite researchers and clinicians to submit high quality papers on topics related to chronic physical and/ or chronic mental health conditions in people with intellectual disabilities. Literature reviews (we would consider systematic or scoping reviews) and original research articles (i.e., experimental studies, mixed method studies, quantitative or qualitative studies), which focus on the management and/or prevention of chronic physical or mental health conditions in people with intellectual disabilities are welcome as part of this call.

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Unseen and Invisible? Issues of Recognition for Parents With Intellectual Disabilities Accessing Social Work and Social Care Services for Adults in England

Beth Tarleton, Gillian MacIntyre, Danielle Turney, Rhian Fawcett, 
  •  3 August 2025
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Provider Perspectives on Using School‐Based Mental Health/Speech Co‐Therapy to Meet the Mental Health Needs of Students With Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

Eve Müller, Kelly Offutt, Michael Stromberg, Ann Kern, Jessica Oginz, 
  •  1 August 2025
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Open access

Understanding Capabilities, Opportunities, and Motivations of Walking for Physical Activity Among Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Qualitative Theory‐Based Study

Sophie C. Westrop, Ailsa Niven, Craig Melville, Donna-Marie Speir, Arlene M. McGarty, 
  •  30 July 2025
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Open access

‘It's Really Who They Are and What They Want’: Staff Perspectives on Supporting Autonomy for Autistic Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Jackie Ryan, Heather M. Brown, Anne Borden, Christina Devlin, Adam Kedmy, Austin Lee, David B. Nicholas, Sandy Thompson-Hodgetts, 
  •  29 July 2025
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Perceptions of Barriers, Facilitators, and Outcomes of Aerobic Exercise in Community Fitness Facilities by Adults With Intellectual Disability

Iva Obrusnikova, Ashley M. Steinbrecher, Albert R. Cavalier, Richard R. Suminski, Cora J. Firkin, 
  •  29 July 2025
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The following is a list of the most cited articles based on citations published in the last three years, according to CrossRef.

Affiliate Stigma Among Caregivers of People with Intellectual Disability or Mental Illness

Winnie W. S. Mak, Rebecca Y. M. Cheung, 
  •  532-545
  •  13 October 2008

Prevalence of co‐occurring psychiatric disorders in adults and adolescents with intellectual disability: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Mario G. Mazza, Aurora Rossetti, Giovanna Crespi, Massimo Clerici, 
  •  126-138
  •  20 August 2019

The added value of inclusive research

Jan Walmsley, Iva Strnadová, Kelley Johnson, 
  •  751-759
  •  12 December 2017

Early death and causes of death of people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review

Lisa O'Leary, Sally-Ann Cooper, Laura Hughes-McCormack, 
  •  325-342
  •  6 October 2017
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Effect of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the mental health of carers of people with intellectual disabilities

Paul Willner, John Rose, Biza Stenfert Kroese, Glynis H Murphy, Peter E Langdon, Claire Clifford, Hayley Hutchings, Alan Watkins, Steve Hiles, Vivien Cooper, 
  •  1523-1533
  •  4 September 2020
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