Social and Communicative Functioning in Populations with Intellectual Disability: Rethinking Measurement

The book "Social and Communicative Functioning in Populations with Intellectual Disability: A Developmental Perspective" explores innovative approaches to understanding social and communicative abilities in people with intellectual disability, covering a lifespan approach and various communication modalities. It highlights issues related to social inclusion, remote assessment, and measuring social communication in this population.

Format: Hardback
Length: 372 pages
Publication date: 11 October 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Social and Communicative Functioning in Populations with Intellectual Disability: A Developmental Perspective,Volume 65 in the International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities series,delves into the realm of social and communicative functioning,with a special focus on individuals with intellectual disability. This comprehensive volume brings together esteemed international researchers from diverse disciplines, fostering a collaborative effort to explore innovative methodologies for comprehensively describing social and communicative abilities within this population. These methodologies encompass teleassessment, self-report, and community-engaged research designs, highlighting the importance of a lifespan approach in understanding social and communicative development across various communication modalities from infancy to adulthood.

Within the pages of this volume, critical issues related to social and communicative functioning are raised, shedding light on the diverse experiences of individuals with intellectual disability across different stages of life. Additional chapters delve into the realm of adaptation, examining how in-person tools can be effectively utilized for remote assessment of infants and toddlers with social communication concerns in community-based settings. Furthermore, the book explores the measurement of social communication in individuals with ID who rely on minimal speech, highlighting differences across the lifespan. Additionally, it examines the topic of social inclusion of adults with IDD, emphasizing the journey toward belonging and building a fulfilling life. Through in-depth examinations of advocacy and social experiences of students with IDD in inclusive postsecondary education, the volume provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by this population.

This comprehensive volume serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in understanding and promoting social and communicative functioning in populations with intellectual disability. By highlighting innovative approaches, exploring critical issues, and shedding light on the experiences of individuals with IDD, it contributes to the advancement of knowledge and practices in this field.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 229 x 151 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443132759