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Active support: a critical review and commentary.

Roger J Stancliffe1, Edwin Jones, Jim Mansell

  • 1Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia. r.stancliffe@usyd.edu.au

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Active Support (AS) effectively increases activity engagement for individuals with intellectual disability (ID). Future research should explore wider applications and refine AS for broader positive outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Disability Studies
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Behavioral Interventions

Background:

  • Active Support (AS) is an intervention strategy designed to boost engagement in activities.
  • This approach is primarily utilized for individuals with intellectual disability (ID).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review existing research on Active Support (AS).
  • To provide commentary for guiding future research and practical applications of AS.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of studies on Active Support (AS).
  • Critical analysis of research methodologies and findings.
  • Development of commentary based on evidence and identified gaps.

Main Results:

  • Consistent evidence demonstrates AS increases activity engagement among individuals with ID.
  • Limited evidence suggests AS may yield other beneficial outcomes.
  • Current research is confined to individuals with ID in staffed community group homes.

Conclusions:

  • The efficacy of AS in increasing engagement is established.
  • Future research should focus on enhancing AS for outcomes like choice and relationships.
  • Further investigation is needed into wider implementation of AS beyond group homes, including examining effectiveness, management, organizational, staffing, and cost factors.