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ICF-CY: A Universal Tool for Documentation of Disability
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Simeonsson, Rune J. – Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
The "International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health--ICF" (ICF-CY) conceptual framework offers a new paradigm and taxonomy of human functioning disability, which can be used to guide holistic and interdisciplinary approaches to assessment and intervention. In settings serving children, youth, or adults with disabilities, the…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Interdisciplinary Approach, Disabilities, Special Education
A Need for a Taxonomy for Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities
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Nakken, H.; Vlaskamp, C. – Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
There is extensive discussion on the quality of education and support for individuals with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) in relation to inclusion and full citizenship. The discussions are complicated because of differences or lack of clarity in the description of the variations and types of PIMD. A description of the core…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Definitions, Classification
American Association on Mental Retardation's "Definition, Classification, and System of Supports" and Its Relation to International Trends and Issues in the Field of Intellectual Disabilities
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Schalock, Robert L.; Luckasson, Ruth – Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 2004
This article provides an overview of the 2002 American Association on Mental Retardation's (AAMR's) "Definition, Classification, and Systems of Supports" (the 2002 System) and discusses its relationship to salient international trends and several scientific and judgmental issues currently impacting the field of intellectual disabilities (ID). Five…
Descriptors: Intervention, Medical Evaluation, Mental Retardation, Adjustment (to Environment)