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Waninge, A.; Evenhuis, I. J.; van Wijck, R.; van der Schans, C. P. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: The purpose of this study is to describe feasibility and test-retest reliability of the six-minute walking distance test (6MWD) and an adapted shuttle run test (aSRT) in persons with severe intellectual and sensory (multiple) disabilities. Materials and Methods: Forty-seven persons with severe multiple disabilities, with Gross Motor…
Descriptors: Metabolism, Physical Activities, Multiple Disabilities, Classification
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Riches, Vivienne C.; Parmenter, Trevor R.; Llewellyn, Gwynnyth; Hindmarsh, Gabrielle; Chan, Jeff – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: The supports paradigm has shifted focus from assessing competence and deficits among people with disabilities to identifying supports needed to live meaningful and productive lives in inclusive settings. Consequently, a rigorous and robust system is required that is capable of accurately determining the type and intensity of support…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Well Being, Classification
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Fonteine, H.; Zijlstra, H. P.; Vlaskamp, C. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: Because of the complexity of the problems that affect children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD), communication between parents and teachers at special educational centres is indispensable. Logs are widely used in the Netherlands although only little is known about the effectiveness and efficiency of…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Severe Mental Retardation, Special Education, Parent Teacher Cooperation