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Dhondt, Ann; Van keer, Ines; Nijs, Sara; van der Putten, Annette; Maes, Bea – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2021
The aim of this study was to develop a coding scheme that enables researchers and practitioners to conduct a detailed analysis of the communicative behavior of young children with significant cognitive and motor developmental delays. Currently, there is a paucity of methods to do conduct such an analysis. For the study, video observations of three…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Interpersonal Communication, Developmental Delays, Physical Disabilities
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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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Neerinckx, Heleen; Maes, Bea – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: In spite of the profound cognitive and physical problems, people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) are able to develop joint attention behaviours (JAB) and benefit from positive interactions. Aims: To investigate which context factors influence the JAB of people with PIMD. Method: Based on video recordings of…
Descriptors: Familiarity, Context Effect, Multiple Disabilities, Severe Intellectual Disability
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Denis, Jo; Van den Noortgate, Wim; Maes, Bea – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
The limitations people with profound intellectual disabilities experience in functioning contribute to a vulnerability to self-injurious behavior. Since this problem behavior has important negative consequences for people concerned, examining the effectiveness of treatments is important. In the current meta-analysis, single-case studies…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Severe Mental Retardation, Case Studies, Meta Analysis
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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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Petry, Katja; Maes, Bea – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2007
This paper gives a description of the support needs of people with profound multiple disabilities (PMD), based on the five basic dimensions of the 2002 AAMR System, being intellectual abilities, adaptive behavior, participation, interaction and social roles, health and context. It is based on a study of the literature concerning the target group.…
Descriptors: Social Support Groups, Multiple Disabilities, Severity (of Disability), Cognitive Ability
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Petry, Katja; Maes, Bea; Vlaskamp, Carla – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2005
Background: This study considered the general validity of the basic domains of quality of life that appear in theoretical models, in relation to people with profound multiple disabilities. The authors examined how parents and direct support staff operationalized these basic domains for people with profound multiple disabilities. They investigated…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Multiple Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, Severe Mental Retardation