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The Use of Snoezelen to Support People with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities: An International Survey Describing the Perspectives of Support Persons
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Gemma Testerink; Annet ten Brug; Gerdine Douma; Annette van der Putten – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Snoezelen is often used for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities, but scarcely evaluated. This study aimed to provide insight into the application and perceived effects of snoezelen from the perspective of support persons. Method: We conducted an international survey with professionals (n = 130) and relatives (n…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Program Effectiveness, Professional Personnel
A Systematic Review of Research on Staff Training as an Intervention to Develop Communication in Children and Adults with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities
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Jean Ware; Susan Buell; Darren D. Chadwick; Jill Bradshaw; Juliet Goldbart – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Introduction: This paper aims to identify to what extent staff training interventions are successful in enhancing the development of communication skills in people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. Methods: A systematic review was undertaken, conforming to PRISMA guidelines. English language, peer reviewed, empirical studies of…
Descriptors: Children, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Severe Disabilities