A need for a taxonomy for profound intellectual and multiple disabilities
By: Nakken, H.
Contributor(s): Vlaskamp, C.
Series: Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities 4 (2) 2007: 83-87.Publisher: 2007Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume Subject(s): PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES (PIMD)
| ASSESSMENT | CLASSIFICATION | SENSORY IMPAIRMENTSummary: Proposes a multi-axial model-based taxonomy that distinguishes visual and/or auditory impairments, other physical impairments and mental health problems, in addition to the two key defining characteristics (limited intelligence and compromised physical functions). Suggests also that assessment of people with PIMD be structured toward ascertainment of diagnostic objectives and the determination of a starting point and direction for support of the individual. Advocates an international effort be undertaken to develop and use generally agreed assessment procedures.
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Proposes a multi-axial model-based taxonomy that distinguishes visual and/or auditory impairments, other physical impairments and mental health problems, in addition to the two key defining characteristics (limited intelligence and compromised physical functions). Suggests also that assessment of people with PIMD be structured toward ascertainment of diagnostic objectives and the determination of a starting point and direction for support of the individual. Advocates an international effort be undertaken to develop and use generally agreed assessment procedures.
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