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Author(s) -
Mason, Jonathan,
Crowson, K
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of intellectual disability research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.941
H-Index - 104
eISSN - 1365-2788
pISSN - 0964-2633
DOI - 10.1111/jir.12306
Subject(s) - citation , library science , psychology , computer science
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 full 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 Classication andAssessment of Support Needs (ICAN). Results: Datawill summarise the 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