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Rensfeldt Flink, Anna; Åsberg Johnels, Jakob; Broberg, Malin; Thunberg, Gunilla – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2022
The overall aim was to examine participants' perceptions of a communication course as held for parents of children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. The course curriculum included responsive strategies and augmentative and alternative communication. The research questions addressed the favourability, changes in parents' or…
Descriptors: Parent Education, Parent Attitudes, Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities
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Lindenschot, Marieke; de Groot, Imelda J. M.; Nijhuis-van der Sanden, Maria W. G.; Steultjens, Esther M. J.; Koene, Saskia; Graff, Maud J. L. – Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, 2022
In pediatric health care there is increasing attention for a child-centered approach, also referred to as personalized care (Coyne, Hallstrom, & Soderback, 2016). In this care it is essential to assess personal relevant functioning, hence, to explore which activities are important for a child and to assess the quality of performance of these…
Descriptors: Intervention, Intellectual Disability, Communication Disorders, Multiple Disabilities
Shugdar, Effat – ProQuest LLC, 2017
The purpose of this study was to determine how a family communication partner (usually the mother IS primarily responsible for communication with a youth with a communication disability) could be trained to use an iPad and communication software for increasing appropriate communication and decreasing inappropriate behavior of youth with…
Descriptors: Family Relationship, Parent Child Relationship, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Problems
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Wilder, Jenny; Magnusson, Lennart; Hanson, Elizabeth – European Journal of Special Needs Education, 2015
People with severe disabilities (SD) communicate in complex ways, and their teachers, parents and other involved professionals find it difficult to gain knowledge and share their experiences regarding the person with SD's communication methods. The purpose of this study is to contribute to our understanding of how parents and professionals share…
Descriptors: Severe Disabilities, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Parents, Professional Personnel