Research questions and hypothesis

This study investigates three potential research subjects, relevant peer-reviewed journals, and the research questions and hypotheses that go with them. The following are the themes that were chosen. To begin, early detection and diagnosis of intellectual problems during childhood, as well as educational measures to aid in learning skills. Second, changes in lifestyle for adults with intellectual disabilities, as well as how to encourage those attempting to contribute and participate in a typical society. Finally, Dementia and Alzheimer's disease onset and early detection.

The first topic is about early detection and diagnosis of intellectual disorders, as well as learning outcomes.It seeks to uncover the effectiveness of identifying intellectual handicaps earlier on during childhood and the adoption of instruction approaches that will help improve learning outcomes among this group. It will look at how children with disability can be integrated into the general education classroom. The second topic concerns are improving the lives of adults with intellectual disabilities and how they can be assisted to be functional members of society. The third topic will delve into how early identification of Dementia and Alzheimer’s can help to offer a more accurate diagnosis of these diseases by both the patients and physicians and eliminate or slow the development of symptoms.

Under the first topic, a hypothesis identified from a peer-reviewed journal is that “preschool education, with an emphasis on seven particular classes of experiences, could be efficacious in improving readiness for school and subsequent academic achievement in reading and mathematics” (Ramey and Ramey 471). Under the second topic, a hypothesis identified from a peer reviewed article is that moving adults with intellectual disabilities from an institution and integrating them in community residential homes is crucial in improving their quality of life, social skills and daily living skills (O'Brien, Thesing and Tuck 67). Under the third topic, the hypothesis identified in a peer-reviewed journal is that screening various groups of aged persons in a general or specialty practice is useful in identifying dementia (Petersen, Stevens and Ganguli 1133).

For the first topic, a possible research question could be: through which ways could children suffering from intellectual disabilities be helped to integrate into the general education classes? Here the hypothesis would be that the early diagnosis and detection of intellectual disabilities could assist in formulating measures through which these children could be successfully be integrated into the general education classes and consequently improve their learning skills. For the second topic, the research question could be: What are some of the activities that adults with intellectual disabilities be part of in the effort to assist them to become active members of society? A possible hypothesis here could be: in the effort to integrate adults with intellectual disabilities into society as active members, their particular talents and abilities should be brought into consideration for these interventions to suit them and eventually be beneficial. For the final topic, the research question could be: How does the early detection of Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease improve the accuracy of the diagnoses? The hypothesis is a more accurate diagnosis of Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease is more likely if a complete history can be obtained early in the disease process. Further, an accurate diagnosis can be attained while an individual still can respond to queries and voice concerns and when observers are better positioned to remember the initial manifestation of the system.

Works Cited

O'Brien, Patricia, et al. "Perceptions of change, advantage and quality of life for people with intellectual disability who left a long stay to live in the community." Journal of Intellectual & Development Disability (2001): 67-82. Document.

Petersen, R C, et al. "Practice parameter: Early detection of dementia: Mild cognitive impairment (an evidence-based review)." Neurology (2001): 1133-1142. Document.

Ramey, Craig T and Sharon L Ramey. "Early Learning and School Readiness: Can Early Intervention Make a Difference?" Merrill-Palmer Quarterly (2004): 471-491. Document.