It's Never Too Late: Debunking Myths About Communication and Adults With Severe Disabilities.

IF 1.6 3区医学 Q2 EDUCATION, SPECIAL

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Pub Date : 2022-10-01 DOI:10.1352/1934-9556-60.5.416

Rose A Sevcik, Andrea Barton-Hulsey, Susan Bruce, Amy Goldman, Bill T Ogletree, Diane Paul, MaryAnn Romski

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Abstract

Communication infuses all dimensions and stages of life, influencing one's self-determination and quality of life. A number of empirical studies have demonstrated that people with severe disabilities continue to develop communication and language skills well into their adult years and make measurable gains when provided with appropriate communication services and supports. Several myths about age, ability, and experiences limit opportunities for persons with severe disabilities. In this paper, we confront and address these myths.

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永远不会太晚:揭穿关于沟通和严重残疾成年人的神话。

沟通渗透到生活的各个层面和阶段，影响一个人的自我决定和生活质量。一些实证研究表明，严重残疾的人在成年后仍能继续发展沟通和语言技能，并在获得适当的沟通服务和支持时取得可衡量的成果。一些关于年龄、能力和经历的误解限制了严重残疾人士的机会。在本文中，我们将直面并解决这些误解。

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2.60

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11.10%

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期刊介绍： Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is dedicated to meeting the information needs of those who seek effective ways to help people with mental retardation. The journal reports new teaching approaches, program developments, administrative tools, program evaluation, service utilization studies, community surveys, public policy issues, training and case studies, and current research in mental retardation. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is a peer-reviewed journal whose consulting editors represent a broad spectrum of settings: universities, research centers, public and private residential care facilities, and specialized community service agencies.