A Systematic Review of Status of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the review of the literature was to identify the awareness of Intellectual Disabilities in the community and to systematically review the way forward in aspects such as personal life, work life, social life, early intervention and training for people with intellectual disabilities

Design: The related information on the topic was sourced from various secondary sources and 102 articles were reviewed on areas such as the early intervention of intellectual disability, the status of interventions, parents’ involvement, pre-vocational and employment for persons with neurodiversity. The researcher used a descriptive research design by identifying articles from sources such as Research Scholar, ERIC, PubMed, and PsychNet through identified keywords and reference list searches.

Findings: The review reveals that there is a scope for a further breakdown of bringing awareness about building eco-system of persons with intellectual disability. Further research must focus on a sustainable approach to involve parents, society, and companies towards equity.

Originality Value: The statistical data on the prevalence of Disability is studied by many but it is important to bring to the notice of training and bring awareness about Intellectual disability in the community.

Paper type: Systematic literature review-based analysis.