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How Person-Centred Is Active Support?
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Harman, Anthony D.; Sanderson, Helen – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2008
Much has been made of the advantages of active support and person-centred planning, both of which have gradually been evolving and changing over the last 25-30 years. The latter is now mandated in the UK as part of the "Valuing People" strategy on disability (Department of Health UK, 2001), and is also central to the follow-up policy…
Descriptors: Individualized Programs, Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Design Requirements
Interactive Training
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Toogood, Sandy – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2008
Background: Active support (AS) was developed to help staff organise and deliver practical support for meaningful client engagement in everyday activities. Both the amount and momentary effectiveness of staff support for client engagement have been found to increase following AS training. Training typically consists of a combination of workshops…
Descriptors: Caseworker Approach, Caseworkers, Counselor Client Relationship, Counselor Attitudes
The Effect of Active Support Training on Engagement, Opportunities for Choice, Challenging Behaviour and Support Needs
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Koritsas, Stella; Iacono, Teresa; Hamilton, David; Leighton, Daniel – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2008
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate active support (AS) training and to investigate changes to perceived engagement in domestic tasks, opportunities for choice, frequency of challenging behaviour, and level of support needs. Method: Participants were 12 adults with ID aged 27-57 years (M = 37 years) residing in three group homes, and…
Descriptors: Group Homes, Mental Retardation, Caseworker Approach, Caseworkers