Wolverhampton Applied Psychology Research Group (WARG)
As an applied researcher I am interested in the development of research and the application of research findings that aim to improve the lives of people.
My primary research focus is on the empowerment, wellbeing, communication and life course of people with intellectual disabilities. My research work has concentrated on the health and social wellbeing of people with intellectual disabilities at different life stages. I have also been involved in a number of multidisciplinary collaborative investigations into the impact and effectiveness of interventions for people with intellectual disabilities and those who support them.
Specific projects have looked at communication, eating and drinking safety and enjoyment, physical and oral health, ageing, transition and interpersonal relationships. I have also conducted national investigations into clinical practice, the wellbeing of people with intellectual disabilities and their families and narrative studies documenting the lifestories of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Current research work includes the interface between people with intellectual disabilities and the criminal justice system, communication of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities, work around collaboration between the families of people with intellectual disabilities and support services, and the use of social networking sites by people with intellectual disabilities. I also coordinate the Wolverhampton Applied Research Group (WARG).
Chadwick, D. D. & Jolliffe, J. (2009). Effectiveness of training caregivers of adults with learning disabilities in how to use twenty signs to communicate. British Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 37(1), 34-42.
Chadwick, D. D. & Jolliffe, J. (2009). A descriptive investigation of dysphagia in adults with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 53(1), 29-43.
Davies, G., Chadwick, D.D., Cunningham, D.J., Starling, S., Duxbury, J. & Burton, M. (2008). The dental health of adults with learning disabilities - results of a pilot study. Journal of Disability & Oral Health, 9(3), 121-132.
Chapman, M.J., Craven, M. J. & Chadwick, D.D. (2008).The long-term impact of health practitioner input on obesity and BMI amongst adults with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 12(4), 309-323.
Chadwick, D. D., Jolliffe, J., Goldbart, J. & Burton, M. H. (2006). Barriers to caregiver compliance with eating and drinking recommendations for adults with intellectual disabilities and dysphagia. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 19(2), 153-163.
Samuels, R. & Chadwick, D.D. (2006). Predictors of asphyxiation risk in adults with intellectual disability and dysphagia. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 50(5), 362-370.
Chapman, M. J., Craven, M. J. & Chadwick, D. D. (2005). Fighting fit? An evaluation of health practitioner input to improve healthy living and reduce obesity for adults with learning disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 9(2), 131-144.
Chadwick, D. D., Jolliffe, J., & Goldbart, J. (2003). Adherence to eating and drinking guidelines for adults with intellectual disabilities and dysphagia. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 108(3), 202-211.
Chadwick, D. D., Jolliffe, J., & Goldbart, J. (2002). Carer knowledge of dysphagia management strategies. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 37(3), 345-358.
O'Brien, P., Curry, P. Iriarte Garcia, E., Chadwick, D.D., Lally, N., Mitchell, L., Murphy, D., Brennan, C. & Murphy, J. (2010). Transition from post-primary school for students with intellectual disabilities. National Institute for Intellectual Disability, College Dublin. Final Report for the National Council for Special Education, Ireland.
Chadwick, D. D., Finlay, F., García Iriarte, E., Greene, S., Harrington, J., Lawlor, A., Mannan, H., McConkey, R., O’Brien, P., Spain, J. & Turner, A. (2010) Family Voices: Life in Ireland for families of people with intellectual disabilities. National Institute for Intellectual Disability, Trinity College Dublin.
Goldbart, J. & Chadwick, D.D. Therapists' decision-making in communication interventions for people with Profound Intellectual disabilities. People with Intellectual Disabilities: Citizens of the World, 13th IASSID World Congress, Cape Town, 25-30th August 2008.
Chadwick, D.D. Oral tasters for people who are non-orally fed. People with Intellectual Disabilities: Citizens of the World, 13th IASSID World Congress, Cape Town, 25-30th August 2008.
Chadwick, D.D. Compliance in dysphagia management. Keynote: Speech and Language Therapy Group, Leeds Metropolitan University, Dysphagia Awareness Day. March 2009
Chadwick, D.D. Dysphagia in adults with intellectual disabilities: Looking at the research and contributing to the evidence base. ALD SIG, Taunton, July 2008.
Knowing when I’m sick and helping me stay healthy: Parents' insights into the impact of communication on the diagnosis, treatment and management of health problems in adults with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) (with Ms, J. Jolliffe (PI) & Prof. Juliet Goldbart) – (Manchester NHS PCT Small Grants Scheme 2008)
The effects of position on arterial oxygen saturation of adults with severe and profound learning disabilities (with Ms. S. Menzies (PI)) – (Manchester NHS PCT Small Grants Scheme 2007)
