Matson Johnny L, Fodstad Jill C, Boisjoli Jessica A
Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA.
Res Dev Disabil. 2008 Jul-Aug;29(4):363-72. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2007.06.001. Epub 2007 Jul 26.
Independent living is a goal for everyone, but often persons with intellectual disabilities (ID) have major challenges in this respect. In fact, deficits in daily living skills are a hallmark of the condition. One of the most serious and potentially problematic of the independent living skills is difficulties or irregularities in eating. These problems can not only effect independence but they can result in more restrictive living conditions, poor nutrition, choking, aspiration, or even death. Given the serious nature of the disorder, it points to the need for adequate screening and diagnosis of such problems. The present study reports on the STEP and the development of cutoff scores and norms for the scale. Possible applications of these data for real world problems of person with ID are discussed.
独立生活是每个人的目标，但智障人士在这方面往往面临重大挑战。事实上，日常生活技能的缺陷是这种状况的一个标志。独立生活技能中最严重且可能存在问题的之一是饮食困难或不规律。这些问题不仅会影响独立性，还可能导致生活条件更受限制、营养不良、窒息、误吸，甚至死亡。鉴于这种疾病的严重性，这表明需要对这些问题进行充分的筛查和诊断。本研究报告了STEP以及该量表的临界值分数和常模的制定情况。还讨论了这些数据在智障人士现实世界问题中的可能应用。
