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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Expressive Vocabulary Acquisition in Children with Intellectual Disability: Speech or Manual Signs?
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Vandereet, Joke; Maes, Bea; Lembrechts, Dirk; Zink, Inge – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2011
Background: The aim of this study was to examine the degree to which children with intellectual disability (ID) depend on manual signs during their expressive vocabulary acquisition, in relation to child and social-environmental characteristics. Method: Expressive vocabulary acquisition in speech and manual signs was monitored over a 2-year period…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Mental Retardation, Speech Language Pathology, Vocabulary Development
Interaction between Persons with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities and Their Partners: A Literature Review
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Hostyn, Ine; Maes, Bea – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2009
Background: High quality interactions are of crucial importance for quality of life of persons with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). This literature review describes and synthesises studies addressing the interaction between persons with PIMD and their partners. Method: A computerised literature search using defined…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Quality of Life, Interaction, Literature Reviews
Quality-Enhancing Interventions for People with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities: A Review of the Empirical Research Literature
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Maes, Bea; Lambrechts, Greet; Hostyn, Ine; Petry, Katja – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2007
Background: This study provides an overview of empirical research on the effectiveness of quality-enhancing interventions for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). Method: Through computerised searches of the PsycINFO and ERIC databases, and using several search criteria specifically relating to the target group and…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Multiple Disabilities, Community Involvement, Client Characteristics
Identifying Expressions of Pleasure and Displeasure by Persons with Profound and Multiple Disabilities
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Petry, Katja; Maes, Bea – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 2006
Background: The aim of this study was to explore a procedure for drafting individualised profiles of how people with profound multiple disabilities express pleasure and displeasure. Method: There were 6 participants with profound multiple disabilities. The procedure involved an observational analysis of videotaped critical incidents by a…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, Profiles, Psychological Patterns
Program Development of Reminiscence Group Work for Ageing People with Intellectual Disabilities
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Van Puyenbroeck, Joris; Maes, Bea – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 2006
Background: The goal of this study was to adapt a narrative reminiscence program for the special needs of ageing people with mild/moderate intellectual disabilities. Research has shown that stimulating reminiscence in the elderly can be a meaningful activity, and holds promise for positive effects on well-being. Method: In the first stage (10…
Descriptors: Recall (Psychology), Therapy, Program Development, Formative Evaluation