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Insight into Performance of Daily Activities in Real Life of a Child with Limited Physical, Cognitive and Communication Abilities: A Case Report
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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
Alertness, Movement, and Affective Behaviour of People with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities (PIMD) on Introduction of a Playful Interactive Product: Can We Get Your Attention?
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van Delden, R. W.; Wintels, S. C.; van Oorsouw, W. M. W. J.; Evers, V.; Embregts, P. J. C. M.; Heylen, D. K. J.; Reidsma, D. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2020
Background: New technology may stimulate active leisure activities for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). We conducted a study of an interactive ball that responded to gross body movement, focus of attention, and vocalisations of users with PIMD. The aim was to increase alertness and body movement and elicit more…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Recreational Activities, Physical Activities
Look Closer: The Alertness of People with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities during Multi-Sensory Storytelling, a Time Sequential Analysis
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Ten Brug, Annet; Munde, Vera S.; van der Putten, Annette A.J.; Vlaskamp, Carla – European Journal of Special Needs Education, 2015
Introduction: Multi-sensory storytelling (MSST) is a storytelling method designed for individuals with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). It is essential that listeners be alert during MSST, so that they become familiar with their personalised stories. Repetition and the presentation of stimuli are likely to affect the…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Attention, Teaching Methods
Therapeutic Interventions in the Netherlands and Belgium in Support of People with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities
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Vlaskamp, Carla; Nakken, Han – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2008
For several reasons, people with profound and multiple disabilities may be offered a variety of therapeutic interventions. Thus far, researchers have shown a limited interest in providing an empirical base for these interventions. Research is needed on the theoretical rationale (if any), the supposed "modus operandi" and the claimed…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Foreign Countries, Therapy, Intervention
Supporting Affect Regulation in Children with Multiple Disabilities during Psychotherapy: A Multiple Case Design Study of Therapeutic Attachment
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Schuengel, C.; Sterkenburg, P. S.; Jeczynski, P.; Janssen, C. G. C.; Jongbloed, G. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2009
In a controlled multiple case design study, the development of a therapeutic relationship and its role in affect regulation were studied in 6 children with visual disabilities, severe intellectual disabilities, severe challenging behavior, and prolonged social deprivation. In the 1st phase, children had sessions with an experimental therapist…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Behavior Modification, Disadvantaged Environment
Effects of Treatment of Hearing Loss in Middle-Aged Persons with Down Syndrome: A Pilot Study.
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Evenhuis, Heleen M.; And Others – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 1993
Twelve middle-aged Dutch adults with Down's syndrome and hearing loss received tympanic ventilation tubes or hearing aids and habituation training. Staff members reported subtle positive reactions to treatment in five subjects, but no statistically significant changes were found in social involvement and nonverbal reactions, verbal reactions,…
Descriptors: Downs Syndrome, Foreign Countries, Hearing Aids, Hearing Impairments