The relationship between predicted disability support costs and the assessment methodology used: A comparison of three tools for people with intellectual disabilities

Jonathan Mason; Kate Crowson

doi:10.1111/jir.12306

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The relationship between predicted disability support costs and the assessment methodology used: A comparison of three tools for people with intellectual disabilities

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The relationship between predicted disability support costs and the assessment methodology used: A comparison of three tools for people with intellectual disabilities

Jonathan Mason and Kate Crowson

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, Vol.60(7-8), p.797

International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Development Disabilities (IASSIDD) World Congress, 15th (Melbourne, Australia, 15-Aug-2016–19-Aug-2016)

2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jir.12306

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Aim: The introduction of the National DisabilityInsurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia will mergecurrent approaches to funding allocation into a moreconsistent and equitable method based on individualsupport needs. This project sought to determine apractical and validated methodology for assessingsupport needs in people with intellectual disabilities(ID) by examining which measures best fulï¬l NDISrequirements, how each measure predicts support need,and which are most user-friendly. Method: 30individuals (22 males, 8 females) in Queensland,Australia completed three existing measures of supportneed, including the Inventory for Client and AgencyPlanning (ICAP), the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS)and the Instrument for the Classiï¬cation andAssessment of Support Needs (ICAN). Results: Datawill summarise the ï¬ndings, including an analysis of how eachmeasure shows different predictions for primary support needs,and how these difference s may affect the nature and degree offunding allocated under the forthcoming NDIS. Conclusions:A parsimonious assessment process for people with ID requiringfunding under the NDIS will be presented.

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Title: The relationship between predicted disability support costs and the assessment methodology used: A comparison of three tools for people with intellectual disabilities
Authors: Jonathan Mason (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
Kate Crowson (Author)
Publication details: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, Vol.60(7-8), p.797
Conference details: International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Development Disabilities (IASSIDD) World Congress, 15th (Melbourne, Australia, 15-Aug-2016–19-Aug-2016)
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Date published: 2016
DOI: 10.1111/jir.12306
ISSN: 0964-2633
Organisation Unit: School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451301502621
Output Type: Abstract

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