Initiation of activities and alertness in individuals with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities

ConclusionsThese results have striking implications for the lives of individuals with PIMD. It is quite possible that DSPs often act too quickly, whereas they would be better off waiting for a reaction on the part of their client. In general, DSPs need to find a balance between being passive themselves and promoting in the individual with PIMD a state of being as active and alert as possible.
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - Category: Disability Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research