Assessing Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Hogg, James; Langa, Arturo

doi:10.1002/9780470773697

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“…In recent decades, support has become individualised, due to an approach described as ‘person‐centred’ (Ratti et al, 2016 ; Waters & Buchanan, 2017 ). In this approach, services are based on the needs and preferences of the individual rather than on formulating support goals (Hogg & Langa, 2005 ; Mansell & Beadle‐Brown, 2004 ). Consequently, the focus has broadened to include an individual's capacities and aspirations, in addition to impairments.…”

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Inventory of assessment practices in people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities in three European countries

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Paap

2021

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Background Knowledge about the quality of assessment methods used in the support of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) is scarce. This study aimed to provide an overview of the assessment methods used in practice and to examine whether these instruments were studied for their psychometric properties for people with PIMD. Method Professionals (N = 148) from three European countries completed a survey on assessment practices. We performed a literature search to find information about the psychometric properties of the instruments that were identified in the survey. Results Of the participants, 78.1% used assessments that were not developed for people with PIMD. Documentation on psychometric properties was found for 8 out of 116 instruments. Conclusions Most of the instruments in use were not designed for people with PIMD, and information about their quality is lacking. Guidelines are needed regarding the use and development of assessment methods for people with PIMD.

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