A Pilot Trial of Mindfulness Based Intervention Program for People With Intellectual Disabilities in a Low Income Setting

A mindfulness program based on mindfulness-based principles developed by colleagues in Manchester will be adapted to be accessible for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in Pakistan. This intervention will be translated into Urdu afterwards focus group will be conducted to get the views from people with ID, thei care takers and other stake holders to adapt and culturally modify the program. It will include some mindfulness based exercises i.e.welcome \& introduction, exploring senses, its all in the mind, Mindful eating, breathing, soles of the feet, body scan, guided meditation, mindful stretching and walking.