Refining the Model: Coach-Informed Adaptations to Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Alyssa M. Smith, Patricia A. Prelock, Sarah Pettineo, Sydney Daniels, Stasha Medeiros, Karen Westervelt, Department of Speech, and Hearing Sciences, University of Arizona, Office of the Provost, University of Arizona, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Vermont, Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences , Osher Center for Integrative Health, University of Vermont

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on January 14, 2026

Abstract

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Background:Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are understudied in the field of health promotion. Additionally, health promotion programs need tailoring to meet the needs of this population to enhance participation and ...