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Hoogsteyns, Maartje; Zaal-Schuller, Ilse; Huisman, Sylvia; Nieuwenhuijse, Appolonia Marga; Etten-Jamaludi, Faridi; Willems, Dick; Kruithof, Kasper – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Caring for persons with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) demands specific expertise. Tacit knowledge seems to play an important role, but little is known about its nature, including what is necessary for its development and transfer. Aim: To gain understanding of the nature and development of tacit knowledge…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, Knowledge Level
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Venus W. S. Tse; Jiedi Lei; Jason Crabtree; William Mandy; Joshua Stott – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects individuals across their lifetime, though the effects of ageing in older adulthood are poorly understood to date. This systematic review assessed six characteristics in older autistic adults (cognitive functioning, co-occurring difficulties, autism symptom severity, social integration, adaptive…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Interpersonal Relationship, Language Processing
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Johnels, Linn; Vehmas, Simo; Wilder, Jenny – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2023
This scoping review addresses peer-reviewed research on musical interaction with children and young people with severe/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (S/PIMD). Twenty-five articles published between the years 2000 and 2020 met the inclusion criteria. A narrative synthesis was used to summarise and evaluate different features,…
Descriptors: Music, Interaction, Children, Youth
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Dell'Anna, Silvia; Pellegrini, Marta; Ianes, Dario; Vivanet, Giuliano – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2022
The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the learning, social, and psychological outcomes of students with moderate, severe, and complex disabilities (MSCD) in inclusive settings. The review discusses barriers to conducting rigorous research in this field. Whilst an initial literature search located 1,338 records, only 18 were…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Severity (of Disability), Multiple Disabilities, Inclusion
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Nijs, Sara; Maes, Bea – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2014
Social interactions may positively influence developmental and quality of life outcomes. Research in persons with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) mostly investigated interactions with caregivers. This literature review focuses on peer interactions of persons with PIMD. A computerized literature search of three databases was…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction, Severe Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities
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Hostyn, Ine; Maes, Bea – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2009
Background: High quality interactions are of crucial importance for quality of life of persons with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). This literature review describes and synthesises studies addressing the interaction between persons with PIMD and their partners. Method: A computerised literature search using defined…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Quality of Life, Interaction, Literature Reviews
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Maes, Bea; Lambrechts, Greet; Hostyn, Ine; Petry, Katja – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2007
Background: This study provides an overview of empirical research on the effectiveness of quality-enhancing interventions for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). Method: Through computerised searches of the PsycINFO and ERIC databases, and using several search criteria specifically relating to the target group and…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Multiple Disabilities, Community Involvement, Client Characteristics
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Morse, Mary – RE:view, 1991
This article reviews normal visual development and the role of visual gaze behaviors in attention and social interaction, discusses how the information applies to many multiply handicapped visually impaired children, and describes ways of incorporating this information into assessment and programing. (DB)
Descriptors: Attention, Child Development, Evaluation Methods, Eye Contact
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Molony, Helen; Taplin, John – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1988
Studies of deinstitutionalization for individuals with developmental disabilities show positive effects on skills, behavior, activity level, social interaction, and quality of life. Effects are clearest in adaptive behavior. Outcomes for individuals with severe or multiple disabilities are less positive. Implications for Australian policy are…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Behavior Change, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Developmental Disabilities