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The L'Arche program for persons with disabilities
- Authors:
- THULBERRY Sarah C., THYER Bruce A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 24(3), 2014, pp.348-357.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The International Federation of L'Arche is made up of intentional, ecumenical, faith-based communities where people with and without developmental disabilities live together. Data on the worldwide federation offers an understanding of L'Arche communities that celebrate and encourage diversity and solidarity. Characteristics of clients and assistants as well as the daily running of homes reveal the inner workings of the program. Through assessing strengths and weaknesses, it is shown that even though L'Arche is a small movement that cannot serve every person with a developmental disability by providing a home and a place of belonging, this program offers a program model with many strengths that should be replicated. (Publisher abstract)
Social work assessment of adaptive functioning using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales: issues of reliability and validity
- Authors:
- CABRERA Peter M., GRIMES-GAA Lucienne, THYER Bruce A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 2(4), 1999, pp.33-50.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The assessment of client adaptive functioning is often an important component of a comprehensive social work evaluation. The Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales (VABS) are the most commonly used quantitative measures of adaptive functioning for clients meeting the criteria for a wider range of disorders in the USA. Reviews the development of the VABS and current knowledge pertaining to the instrument's reliability and validity. Concludes that the ability to administer and interpret the VABS is an important skill for clinical social workers to acquire.