1. People with intellectual disabilities as peer trainers and their coaches: Impact and experiences in a Dutch training course.
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den Boer, Maria C., Giesbers, Sanne A. H., de Beer, Mireille G. D., van Beurden, Kayleigh, and Embregts, Petri J. C. M.
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COMMUNITY support , *AFFINITY groups , *INTERVIEWING , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *CONFIDENCE , *MAINSTREAMING in special education , *SOCIAL integration , *COLLEGE teacher attitudes , *INDIVIDUAL development - Abstract
The value of experts by experience within the field of intellectual disabilities is receiving greater recognition. This study explored the experiences of peer trainers regarding the impact of being a (1) trainee in a train the trainer course (n = 9), and (2) peer trainer in a Dutch training course (n = 6) aimed towards the self‐growth of people with intellectual disabilities. In addition to examining the experiences of peer trainers themselves, we investigated the perspective of coaches (n = 4) regarding the experiences of peer trainers. Peer trainers and coaches were questioned using individual and group interviews. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Three themes were identified: (1) Growing and flourishing, (2) Performing a meaningful role for your peer and (3) Experiencing reciprocity and a sense of belonging. Working as a peer trainer was valuable and produced several benefits, ranging from increased self‐confidence to feelings of belonging and reciprocity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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