Impact of an Individualized Planning Approach on Personal Outcomes and Supports for Persons With Intellectual Disabilities. Issue 3 (26th September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gosse, Leanne; Griffiths, Dorothy; Owen, Frances; Feldman, Maurice
• Is Part Of: Journal of policy and practice in intellectual disabilities. Volume 14:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 198
• Page End: 204
• Publication Date: 2017-09-26
• Subjects: individualized planning -- intellectual disabilities -- person‐centered planning; Mental retardation -- Periodicals; People with mental disabilities -- Services for -- Periodicals; Developmental disabilities -- Periodicals; Learning disabilities -- Periodicals; 362.205
• DOI: 10.1111/jppi.12209
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-1122

Abstract

Abstract: Planning initiatives for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) have shifted from traditional planning primarily conducted by caregivers to an individualized planning approach controlled by the person with ID him/herself. The goal of this paradigm shift is to increase individualization of supports to accomplish personal objectives and improve quality of life. Despite the widespread acceptance and promotion of individualized planning, there has been little empirical research to demonstrate its effectiveness. This study compares traditional planning to individualized planning on supports obtained and personal objectives accomplished using a randomized between‐group design. Persons receiving an individualized planning process improved in both supports and personal outcomes as compared to the traditional planning group. When the traditional planning group subsequently received individualized planning, they replicated the results of the first individualized planning group. The findings support implementation of an individualized planning approach in service agencies for individuals with ID.