The prerequisites for QoL of people with intellectual disabilities

CharacteristicsWomen n = 11Men n = 10Age (years) Mean39.741.9 Range33–4836–47Level of functioning limitations^a Mild16 Moderate82 Severe22Housing Independent living23 Parents home01 Group home96Occupation Sheltered employment1 Daily activities^b109 No occupation1^aFunctioning limitations were in adulthood estimated on eight variables: understanding language (verbal, sign or alternative communication), use of language, ability to read/write, ability to tell time, need of assistance at meals, need of assistance with personal care, need of assistance when dressing and need of assistance outside the home.^bDaily activities is a service under the Act on support and service for persons with certain functional impairments (SFS 1993:387) and include sensory experiences as well as productive activities such as industrial tasks, handicraft, work at a café or gardening.