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Titel
Evidence and perspectives from Spain: Findings from research on the Spanish translation of the SIS-A and SIS-C
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Schlagwort
Support needs assessment
Support intensity scale for children
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Fecha de publicación
2016
Verlag
Wiley Online Library
Citación
Guillén, V. M., Verdugo, M. A., Arias, B., Amor, A. M. & Aguayo, V. (2016). Evidence and perspectives from Spain: Findings from research on the Spanish translation of the SIS-A and SIS-C. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 60(7-8), 675
Resumen
[EN]The assessment of support needs has gathered much attention over the last few years in the field of intellectual disabilities, becoming a key aspect for the implementation of individualised support plans. This work is aimed to present findings from research on the Spanish adaptation of the Support Intensity Scale for Adult (SIS-A) and for Children (SIS-C) in Spain. The SIS-C adaptation process (n=814; aged 5-16) was linked to the SIS-A previously conducted (n=885; 16-64 years old). Some extra analyses were also included considering item response theory and comparisons with the ordinary support needs of sutdents without disabilities. Both SIS-A and SIS-C obtained a Cronbach's Alpha > .99; tst-retest reliability > .94 and inter-rater reliability > .80. The confirmatory factor analysis showed proof of validity based on the correlational structure of the scale. Some minor problems in the SIS-C discrimination validity were found. Given the lack of instruments to assess support needs in Spain, SIS-A and SIS-C are promising and powerful tools to facilitate the implementation of individualised support plans. However, more research is needed.
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Este trabajo ha sido financiado por la Junta de Castilla y León (SA120U13)
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1365-2788
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