ERIC Number: EJ1404280
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
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Transition to Adulthood of Adolescents with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities: Content Validation of the SGU-PIMD to Support Families
Luitwieler, Nicole; Luijkx, Jorien; Stege, Heleen A.; Grootoonk, Anneke; Schans, Cees P.; Putten, Annette A. J.; Waninge, Aly
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v37 n1 e13161 2024
Background: For families with adolescent children, the transition to adulthood is usually challenging. This period may be extra demanding for families with a child with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities due to the child's strong and persistent support needs. To support these families during this phase and to facilitate the transition process of these adolescents, we adapted the Canadian skills for growing up (SGU) into the skills for growing up-profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (SGU-PIMD). The aim of this study is to determine its content validity. Method: A Delphi study with family members and healthcare professionals was conducted. Results: Results showed good content validity. However, the Delphi panel suggested minor adjustments to improve relevance, comprehensibility and comprehensiveness. Conclusions: The current SGU-PIMD can be used in practice for supporting adolescents with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. However, there are also recommendations for research into the feasibility and acceptability of the instrument.
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adolescent Development, Family Role, Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Needs, Transitional Programs, Test Validity, Foreign Countries
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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