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Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Participation in Decision Making: Ethical Considerations for Professional–Client Practice
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Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Participation in Decision Making: Ethical Considerations for Professional–Client Practice
Descrição
INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Autor
Gurit Lotan and Carolyn Ells
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Ano que foi publicado
2010
País de Origem
Tipo de pesquisa
Metodologia
In this article, the authors challenge professionals to re-examine assumptions about basic concepts and their implications in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Método de Pesquisa
The authors focus on decisions with significant implications, such as planning transition from school to adult life, changing living environments, and managing health issues. The analysis highlights important concepts that are less often addressed: autonomy, empowerment, participation in decision making, asymmetrical power, outer-directedness, and respect for persons.
Principais Descobertas
Deeper reflection about the concepts of
autonomy, empowerment, participatory decision
making, asymmetrical power relationships, outer
directedness, and respect for persons provide profes
sionals with insight and confidence that we can do
better. We can develop frameworks and procedures
that enhance our expression of the respect that we
already have for adults with intellectual and
developmental disabilities.
Comentário Avaliativo
. The authors offer a set of practical considerations that encourage respect for these individuals by involving them in the decision-making process in situations that have a large impact on them.