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Handbook of Positive Psychology in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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This chapter addresses behavioral teaching and support strategies for increasing exercise, expanding leisure pursuits, and improving physical well-being among people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The research base for each area is covered by describing several single-case and group studies conducted in natural settings. Issues of research-to-practice translation include training of care-providers, assessing intervention integrity, social validity, and telehealth technologies. The chapter emphasizes a prevention-focused and multidisciplinary approach to establishing and sustaining healthy lifestyles.

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Luiselli, J.K. (2017). Exercise, Leisure, and Physical Well-Being. In: Shogren, K., Wehmeyer, M., Singh, N. (eds) Handbook of Positive Psychology in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Springer Series on Child and Family Studies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59066-0_12

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