A New Paradigm in the Field of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: characteristics and Evaluation

• Laura E. Gómez ^[1] ; Robert L. Schalock ; Miguel Ángel Verdugo Alonso
  1. [1] Universidad de Oviedo

     Universidad de Oviedo

     Oviedo, España

     
• Localización: Psicothema, ISSN-e 1886-144X, ISSN 0214-9915, Vol. 33, Nº. 1, 2021, págs. 28-35
• Idioma: inglés
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Un Nuevo Paradigma en el Ámbito de la Discapacidad Intelectual y del Desarrollo: características y Evaluación
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    Antecedentes: en el ámbito internacional de las discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo está surgiendo un nuevo paradigma, el Paradigma de Calidad de Vida-Apoyos, que integra los conceptos clave “calidad de vida” y “apoyos”. Este artículo aborda la cuestión de cómo se evalúa un nuevo paradigma como este. Método: este es un trabajo conceptual que describe cinco características de un paradigma. Estas características están basadas en el trabajo innovador de autores relevante en el ámbito de las discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo, la calidad de vida, los apoyos y la evaluación. Resultados: las cinco características de un paradigma son que este es impulsado por la teoría, ético, flexible, adaptable y medible. En el artículo se profundiza especialmente en la quinta característica y se proporcionan ejemplos específicos sobre cómo evaluar el nuevo paradigma. Conclusiones: el nuevo paradigma abarca valores fundamentales, incorpora factores contextuales y se puede utilizar para múltiples propósitos para favorecer el desarrollo y la implementación de políticas y prácticas basadas en valores que mejoran la calidad de vida y el bienestar personal de las personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo.

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    Background: A new paradigm, which we refer to as The Quality of Life Supports Paradigm, is emerging internationally in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. The new paradigm integrates the key concepts of ‘quality of life’ and ‘supports’. This article addresses the question of how one evaluates a new paradigm. Method: This is a conceptual work that describes five characteristics of a paradigm. The characteristics are based on the groundbreaking work of relevant authors in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities, quality of life, supports, and evaluation. Results: The five characteristics are that a paradigm is theory driven, ethical, flexible, adaptable, and measurable. The article especially delves into the fifth characteristic and provides specific examples of how to evaluate the new paradigm. Conclusions: The new paradigm encompasses core values, accommodates contextual factors, and can be used for multiple purposes to positively impact the development and implementation of value-based policies and practices that enhance the quality of life and personal well-being of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

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