Abstract
A systematic approach for addressing the support needs of persons with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities is presented and a new scale to measure individual differences in support needs described. The process employed in developing the scale is explained, including the establishment of a typology of support areas that was drawn from a review of the professional literature, a validation process using Q-sort methodology, and a pilot field test. Critical issues and practical challenges associated with efforts to measure and address the support needs of individuals are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 390-405 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Mental Retardation |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Rehabilitation
- General Health Professions