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Literature Review

Active support: A critical review and commentary

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Pages 196-214 | Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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Karen Nankervis, Adrian Ashman, Alysia Weekes & Michael Carroll. (2020) Interactions of Residents Who Have Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviours. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education 67:1, pages 58-72.
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Gordon Lyons, Tania De Bortoli & Michael Arthur-Kelly. (2017) Triangulated Proxy Reporting: a technique for improving how communication partners come to know people with severe cognitive impairment. Disability and Rehabilitation 39:18, pages 1814-1820.
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Hong Chun Tan, Marilyn Roseanne Hughes & Sandy Toogood. (2016) Using task analysis to promote engagement in special educational settings. European Journal of Behavior Analysis 17:2, pages 116-130.
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Nathan J. Wilson, Roger J. Stancliffe, Nicolette Gambin, Diane Craig, Christine Bigby & Susan Balandin. (2015) A case study about the supported participation of older men with lifelong disability at Australian community-based Men's Sheds. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability 40:4, pages 330-341.
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Claire Quilliam, Christine Bigby & Jacinta Douglas. (2015) Paperwork in group homes for people with intellectual disability. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability 40:3, pages 286-296.
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Nathan J. Wilson, Christine Bigby, Roger J. Stancliffe, Susan Balandin, Diane Craig & Kate Anderson. (2013) Mentors' experiences of using the Active Mentoring model to support older adults with intellectual disability to participate in community groups. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability 38:4, pages 344-355.
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Fiona Graham, K. Anne Sinnott, Deborah L. Snell, Rachelle Martin & Claire Freeman. (2013) A more “normal” life: Residents', family, staff, and managers' experience of active support at a residential facility for people with physical and intellectual impairments. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability 38:3, pages 256-264.
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Gordon Stuart Lyons & Michael Arthur-Kelly. (2013) Collaborative stretching: A research agenda for enhancing the quality of lives of people with severe cognitive impairments. Journal of Care Services Management 7:3, pages 107-115.
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Jim Mansell, Julie Beadle-Brown & Christine Bigby. (2013) Implementation of active support in Victoria, Australia: An exploratory study. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability 38:1, pages 48-58.
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Vivienne C. Riches, Anthony D. Harman, Deb Keen, Donna Pennell, Jane H. Harley & Michelle Walker. (2011) Transforming staff practice through active support. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability 36:3, pages 156-166.
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Nathan J. Wilson, Roger J. Stancliffe, Christine Bigby, Susan Balandin & Diane Craig. (2010) The potential for active mentoring to support the transition into retirement for older adults with a lifelong disability. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability 35:3, pages 211-214.
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Meredith Prain, Keith McVilly, Paul Ramcharan, Sally Currie & John Reece. (2010) Observing the behaviour and interactions of adults with congenital deafblindness living in community residences. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability 35:2, pages 82-91.
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Edwin Jones & Kathy Lowe. (2008) Active support is person-centred by definition: A response to Harman and Sanderson (2008). Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability 33:3, pages 274-277.
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Laura Mullins & Victoria Scott. (2022) A model for fostering community capacity to support adults with intellectual disabilities who engage in challenging behaviour: A scoping review. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities 27:4, pages 1085-1106.
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Roger J. Stancliffe, Michelle Brotherton, Kate O’Loughlin & Nathan J. Wilson. (2023) Retirement and People with Intellectual Disability in the Australian Context. Disabilities 3:4, pages 579-590.
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Laura E. Mullins, Victoria Scott & Alison D. Cox. (2023) Training programme for community service providers who support adults with intellectual disabilities: A systematic quantitative literature review of single‐case research . Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 36:6, pages 1191-1205.
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Athanasia Kouroupa, Leila Hamza, Aisha Rafiq, Angela Hassiotis, Penny Rapaport, Andrew Jahoda, Laurence Taggart, Liz Steed, Sally-Ann Cooper, Craig Melville, Louise Marston, Rachel Royston & Afia Ali. (2023) Stakeholder views on the barriers and facilitators of psychosocial interventions to address reduction in aggressive challenging behaviour in adults with intellectual disabilities. NIHR Open Research 3, pages 40.
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Katayoun Falahat, Monir Baradarn Eftekhari, Masoumeh Dejman, Ameneh Setareh Forouzan, Zohreh Mahmoodi, Mojgan Padyab & Samira Tavassoli. (2022) Determining the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy interventions based on the transdiagnostic approach in the treatment of common mental health problems: Presenting an experience from the Islamic Republic of Iran. Brain and Behavior 12:5.
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Ceridwen Evans, Sandy Toogood, Stephanie Owen‐Leeds, Leusa Dwyfor, Shabreen Jorammanawar, Nour Issa & J. Carl Hughes. (2021) Adapting Active Support Interactive Training to a special school context to upskill classroom staff and increase engagement in pupils. British Journal of Special Education 48:3, pages 369-392.
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Julie Beadle‐Brown, Jennifer Beecham, Jennifer Leigh, Rebecca Whelton & Lisa Richardson. (2020) Outcomes and costs of skilled support for people with severe or profound intellectual disability and complex needs. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 34:1, pages 42-54.
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Gineke Hanzen, Ruth M. A. van Nispen, Carla Vlaskamp, Eliza L. Korevaar, Aly Waninge & Annette A. J. van der Putten. (2020) Improving the participation of adults with visual and severe or profound intellectual disabilities: a process evaluation of a new intervention. BMC Health Services Research 20:1.
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Mayumi Hagiwara, Karrie A. Shogren & Graham G. Rifenbark. (2020) Exploring the Impact of Environmental Factors on Scores on the Self-Determination Inventory: Adult Report. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders 4:4, pages 400-412.
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Jiayong Lin, Vimallan Manokara, Jesselyn S. Ng & Sivananda Penchaliah. (2020) Implementing Active Support in disability day services: A 6‐month prospective study on engagement and behaviours of concern among adults with intellectual disability. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 33:6, pages 1307-1317.
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Jan Chrastina, Naděžda Špatenková & Bianka Hudcová. 2020. Náročné, krizové a mimořádné situace v kontextu rezidenčních služeb. Náročné, krizové a mimořádné situace v kontextu rezidenčních služeb.
Roger J. Stancliffe. 2020. Choice, Preference, and Disability. Choice, Preference, and Disability 3 26 .
Roy Deveau & Peter McGill. (2019) Staff experiences working in community‐based services for people with learning disabilities who show behaviour described as challenging: The role of management support. British Journal of Learning Disabilities 47:3, pages 201-207.
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Leigh Hale, Emile Vollenhoven, Lisa Caiman, Alice Dryselius & Yvette Buttery. (2019) Feasibility and acceptability of Otago Exercise Programme and Prevention of Falls for Adults with Intellectual Disability: a multiple case study design. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 26:6, pages 1-15.
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Xueqin QianSheryl A. LarsonRenáta TicháRoger StancliffeSandra L. Pettingell. (2019) Active Support Training, Staff Assistance, and Engagement of Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the United States: Randomized Controlled Trial. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 124:2, pages 157-173.
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Samantha Flynn, Vasiliki Totsika, Richard P. Hastings, Kerry Hood, Sandy Toogood & David Felce. (2018) Effectiveness of Active Support for adults with intellectual disability in residential settings: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 31:6, pages 983-998.
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Jill Bradshaw, Julie Beadle-Brown, Lisa Richardson, Beckie Whelton & Jennifer Leigh. (2018) Managers’ views of skilled support. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 31:5, pages 873-884.
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Kitty Stewart, Jill Bradshaw & Julie Beadle-Brown. (2018) Evaluating service users’ experiences using Talking Mats®. Tizard Learning Disability Review 23:2, pages 78-86.
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Xueqin Qian, Renáta Tichá & Roger Stancliffe. (2017) Contextual Factors Associated with Implementing Active Support in Community Group Homes in the United States: A Qualitative Investigation. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities 14:4, pages 332-340.
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David Felce. (2017) Community Living for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Unravelling the Cost Effectiveness Discourse. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities 14:3, pages 187-197.
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Roger J. Stancliffe, Michelle Brotherton, Kate O’Loughlin & Nathan Wilson. 2017. Handbook of Positive Psychology in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Handbook of Positive Psychology in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 339 355 .
Jennifer A Rhodes & Sandy Toogood. (2016) Can active support improve job satisfaction?. Tizard Learning Disability Review 21:2, pages 54-60.
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Sandy Toogood, Vasiliki Totsika, Edwin Jones & Kathy Lowe. 2016. Handbook of Evidence-Based Practices in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Handbook of Evidence-Based Practices in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 537 560 .
R. J. Stancliffe, C. Bigby, S. Balandin, N. J. Wilson & D. Craig. (2015) Transition to retirement and participation in mainstream community groups using active mentoring: a feasibility and outcomes evaluation with a matched comparison group. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 59:8, pages 703-718.
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X. Qian, R. Tichá, S. A. Larson, R. J. Stancliffe & A. Wuorio. (2015) The impact of individual and organisational factors on engagement of individuals with intellectual disability living in community group homes: a multilevel model. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 59:6, pages 493-505.
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Kerrie Lante, Roger J Stancliffe, Adrian Bauman, Hidde P van der Ploeg, Stephen Jan & Glen M Davis. (2014) Embedding sustainable physical activities into the everyday lives of adults with intellectual disabilities: a randomised controlled trial. BMC Public Health 14:1.
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J. Beadle-Brown, J. Mansell, B. Ashman, J. Ockenden, R. Iles & B. Whelton. (2014) Practice leadership and active support in residential services for people with intellectual disabilities: an exploratory study. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 58:9, pages 838-850.
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Gareth Rowe & Helen Nevin. (2014) Bringing ‘patient voice’ into psychological formulations of in-patients with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and severe challenging behaviours: report of a service improvement pilot. British Journal of Learning Disabilities 42:3, pages 177-184.
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Afia Ali, Jessica Blickwedel & Angela Hassiotis. (2018) Interventions for challenging behaviour in intellectual disability. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment 20:3, pages 184-192.
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David Allen, Paul Langthorne, Bruce Tonge, Eric Emerson, Peter McGill, Robert Fletcher, Anton Dosen & Craig Kennedy. (2013) Towards the Prevention of Behavioural and Psychiatric Disorders in People with Intellectual Disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 26:6, pages 501-514.
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G. A. Dodevska & M. V. Vassos. (2012) What qualities are valued in residential direct care workers from the perspective of people with an intellectual disability and managers of accommodation services?. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 57:7, pages 601-615.
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Kenneth K. Poon. (2013) Parental Expectations Regarding Postschool Social Attainments of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Singapore. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 118:2, pages 95-107.
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Jacques Bouchand. (2013) L'intégration sociale et professionnelle des personnes avec déficience intellectuelle : la place centrale des compétences adaptatives. La nouvelle revue de l'adaptation et de la scolarisation 63:3, pages 167.
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Michele Wiese, Roger J. Stancliffe, Susan Balandin, Glennys Howarth & Angela Dew. (2012) End‐of‐Life Care and Dying: Issues Raised by Staff Supporting Older People with Intellectual Disability in Community Living Services. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 25:6, pages 571-583.
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Edwin Jones. (2012) Commentary on “Almost invisible – providing subtle support in community settings”. Tizard Learning Disability Review 17:4, pages 163-168.
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J. P. L. Chng, R. J. Stancliffe, N. J. Wilson & K. Anderson. (2012) Engagement in retirement: an evaluation of the effect of Active Mentoring on engagement of older adults with intellectual disability in mainstream community groups. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, pages n/a-n/a.
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Hilary Johnson, Jacinta Douglas, Christine Bigby & Teresa Iacono. (2012) Social Interaction with Adults with Severe Intellectual Disability: Having Fun and Hanging Out. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 25:4, pages 329-341.
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Alick Bush. 2012. Clinical Psychology and People with Intellectual Disabilities. Clinical Psychology and People with Intellectual Disabilities 205 233 .
Karen L. Nankervis, Andrea C. Rosewarne & Maria V. Vassos. (2011) Respite and Parental Relinquishment of Care: A Comprehensive Review of the Available Literature. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities 8:3, pages 150-162.
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Roger J. Stancliffe, Anthony D. Harman, Sandy Toogood & Keith R. McVilly. (2011) Staffing numbers and active support: a case study. Tizard Learning Disability Review 16:3, pages 21-30.
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Yueh-Ching Chou, Anthony D. Harman, Chwen-Jen Lin, Wan-ping Lee, Shu-chuan Chang & Mei-Ling Lin. (2011) Outcome Evaluation of Active Support Training in Taiwan. Research in Developmental Disabilities 32:3, pages 1130-1136.
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Sandy Toogood, Steven Boyd, Andy Bell & Helen Salisbury. (2011) Self‐injury and other challenging behaviour at intervention and ten years on: a case study. Tizard Learning Disability Review 16:1, pages 18-29.
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Roger J. Stancliffe, Keith R. McVilly, Gary Radler, Louise Mountford & Paul Tomaszewski. (2010) Active Support, Participation and Depression . Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 23:4, pages 312-321.
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Sandy Toogood, Gemma Drury, Karen Gilsenan, Dave Parry, Kevin Roberts & Simon Sherriff. (2009) Establishing a context to reduce challenging behaviour using procedures from active support: a clinical case example. Tizard Learning Disability Review 14:4, pages 29-36.
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Agnes KozmaJim MansellJulie Beadle-Brown. (2009) Outcomes in Different Residential Settings for People With Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Review. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 114:3, pages 193-222.
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