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Direct linkvan Delden, R. W.; Wintels, S. C.; van Oorsouw, W. M. W. J.; Evers, V.; Embregts, P. J. C. M.; Heylen, D. K. J.; Reidsma, D. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2020
Background: New technology may stimulate active leisure activities for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). We conducted a study of an interactive ball that responded to gross body movement, focus of attention, and vocalisations of users with PIMD. The aim was to increase alertness and body movement and elicit more…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Recreational Activities, Physical Activities
Vlaskamp, Carla; van der Putten, Annette – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2009
In supporting individuals with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD), professionals have expressed the need for a person-centered planning method especially targeted for the highly complex and specialized support needs of these clients. The current study has evaluated the effectiveness of an Individual Support Program especially…
Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), Client Characteristics, Multiple Disabilities, Interaction
Vlaskamp, Carla; Hiemstra, Saskia J.; Wiersma, Linda A.; Zijlstra, Bonne J. H. – Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
In the Netherlands, the Dutch government instituted policies that enable persons with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) to attend day services. Over the past 15 years, surveys have indicated a progressive increase in the number of hours that such adults spend at day activities centers. However, information about how these…
Descriptors: Individual Activities, Group Activities, Multiple Disabilities, Foreign Countries
Vlaskamp, C.; Hiemstra, S. J.; Wiersma, L. A. – Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Persons with profound and multiple disabilities (PIMD) are dependent on staff to be sufficiently knowledgeable as to provide them with appropriate day services. One important determinant of the appropriateness and adequacy of a day support program is the level to which staff have detailed and specific knowledge about the functional abilities and…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Flow Charts, Measures (Individuals), Foreign Countries
