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Direct linkKamstra, A.; van der Putten, A. A. J.; Maes, B.; Vlaskamp, C. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2019
Background: Peers living in the same group form important interaction partners for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). Given the severity of their disabilities, direct support persons (DSPs) play a significant role in facilitating interactions between these peers. This study explores the spontaneous interactions…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Interaction, Peer Relationship
Rombouts, E.; Maes, B.; Zink, I. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2018
Background: Both individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) and staff may be more inclined to use manual signs during formal than informal activities. In addition, the sign use of individuals with ID and staff is positively related. It is unclear if activity type and the sign use of staff interact as they shape the sign use of individuals…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Sign Language, Adults, Interpersonal Communication
Rombouts, E.; Maes, B.; Zink, I. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2018
Background: Staff may encourage individuals with intellectual disabilities to use manual signs by modelling its use, but implementing key word signing during daily activities can be demanding. Method: Staff's use of manual signs was observed in four special schools and four day centres for adults with intellectual disabilities during communicative…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Special Schools, Day Programs, Adults
