Updates are available Correction dated 2024-09-13

Article History

Received: 31 May 2023

Revised: 11 April 2024

Accepted: 18 April 2024

First Online: 6 May 2024

Change Date: 13 September 2024

Change Type: Correction

Change Details: A Correction to this paper has been published:

Change Details: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13394-024-00504-1

Declarations

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: Ethical approval for the research study that underpins this publication was provided by the University of Queensland, registration number 2013000802.

: The NHMRC states that consent should be sought from an adult with learning disabilities if they have the capacity to do so. They also suggest that another adult, not associated with the research, may be present during the consent process to support the adult with learning disabilities in understanding what is required of them. To determine if the participating adults were able to give informed consent, participants were questioned by the researcher regarding their understanding of the research and the consent process. To be able to provide informed consent gave agency to participants over their own choices. For this study, participants were asked to explain the study in their own words and why they wanted to participate. Based on their responses, Ben, David, and Ellen demonstrated capability in providing informed consent; however, they were given the choice of bringing a support person to the initial meeting if they wished. Ellen and Ben chose to bring a parent as a support person. Parents observed the consent discussion but did not intervene. David chose to attend the meeting independently. Max’s mother provided consent for Max’s participation as he did not have the capacity to provide informed consent. After having the research explained to them, and their freedom to withdraw at any time, participants completed the consent to participant.

: The authors declare no competing interests.