Assessment of intellectually handicapped adults: a cognitive processing model.
Current approaches to the assessment of intellectual level and functional ability with intellectually handicapped persons are focussing on information processing measures, rather than standardized power measures such as I.Q. The present study involves an examination of cognitive processing ability as defined by the information-integration model, and its relationship to success on a set of work samples, the latter having been defined as good predictors of later work success. Following the assessment of 50 intellectually handicapped adults, it was concluded that the basic tenets of information-integration theory are supported in this population, and that successive processing ability, as opposed to simultaneous processing or planning, has much to do with successful work sample performance. Results are discussed in terms of their implication for program planning and vocational training.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D007361:Intelligence Tests; D008297:Male; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000523:psychology