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Kamstra, A.; van der Putten, A. A. J.; Maes, B.; Vlaskamp, C. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2019
Background: Peers living in the same group form important interaction partners for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). Given the severity of their disabilities, direct support persons (DSPs) play a significant role in facilitating interactions between these peers. This study explores the spontaneous interactions…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Interaction, Peer Relationship
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Van keer, Ines; Maes, Bea – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2018
Background: In typical development, primarily contextual factors at the family level are clearly associated with child developmental outcomes. In contrast, knowledge about the contextual factors influencing the developmental characteristics of children (0-12 years) with severe to profound intellectual disability is scarce. Method: Through…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Context Effect, Child Development, Young Children
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Embregts, Petri J. C. M.; van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.; Wintels, Sophie C.; van Delden, Robby W.; Evers, Vanessa; Reidsma, Dennis – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2020
Background: New technologies could broaden activities for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). This study compared watching television with a newly-developed interactive ball. Method: The ball responded with sounds, lights, and wiggling to the player's voice and movements. Five control sessions (watching television)…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Manipulative Materials, Interaction, Television Viewing
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Hostyn, Ine; Maes, Bea – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2013
Background: The aim of this descriptive single case study was to describe a unique interaction with a person with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) in a holistic way--focusing on the client, the staff member, and the interacting dyad--and to include the experiential knowledge of the interaction partner. Method: A videotaped…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Interaction, Observation