International purchases of sis a products cannot be made online. American association on intellectual and developmental disabilities aaidd 501 3rd street, nw suite 200 washington, d. Information about the intellectual and developmental disabilities program. Introduction inventory field definitions sources sources. The purpose of the users manual is to enable users to administer and score the. Supports intensity scale users manual pdf 295 alaska. Identify the frequency, daily support time, and type of support. American association on intellectual and developmental. American journal on intellectual and developmental disabilities. American association on intellectual and developmental disabilities aaidd login to the sis system. Supports intensity scale sisfact sheet community living disability services clds has chosen the supports intensity scale sis as the standardized assessment tool to identify the support needs for individuals receiving clds services in manitoba. This practical users guide on the 2010 aaidd intellectual disability. Evidence for the good psychometric properties of the instrument has been provided in both dutch and belgium samples buntinx 2006.
The sisc products consist of an interview and profile form and a users manual. In fact, the first sis user s manual published in 2004 had a section related to resource allocation. A 12page interview form that includes new demographic items, which allow largescale users to easily create reports on a. One of the announced fellows is our very own joyce louden, ph. The aaidd counts approximately 3,500 interdisciplinary professionals as its members. The purpose of the users manual is to enable users to administer and score the sisc with fidelity, and to interpret and use findings from the sisc in ways that will enhance planning processes and outcomes for children with id. To illustrate the significant role played by the association, its members, and leaders in the modern era, consider the legacy of the president of the association during its 100th anniversary year, dr. Correlation coefficient between sisa and barthel index was about 0. Supports intensity scale utilizing a standardized tool in promoting individualized outcomes 1 getting acquainted jennifer bohne, ms, llpc sis program director adam fuhrman, ma, llpc sis supports coordination consultant ryan leininger, ms sis training coordinator email. Applications for clinicians, educators, disability program managers, and policy makers robert l. Supporting individual success supports intensity scale policy.
Supplemental administration and scoring procedures buntinx. The sis interview is conducted in accordance with the guidelines specified in the supports intensity scale. Sis association on intellectual and developmental disabilities. Reliability and validity of the supports intensity scale sis. Currently, there are eight states including nm using the sis for resource allocation and. The sis a is a standardized assessment tool designed to measure the pattern and intensity of supports that a person aged 16 years and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities idd requires to be successful in community settings. Research for doctors, nurses, health care professionals and more. International purchases of sisa products cannot be made online. In fact, the first sis users manual published in 2004 had a section related to resource allocation. The 8th aaidd annual meeting, embracing complexity. The purpose of this study was to examine the criterion validity of scores on the supports intensity scalechildrens version sis c by identifying the relation of sis c scores to those on the.
Wehmeyer, 2011 presidential address 2011 imagining the future. Aaidd has members in the united states and more than 50 other countries. The sis c products consist of an interview and profile form and a users manual. The sis is composed of three separate areas in which support may be needed. Louden currently serves as the secretary of the louisiana chapter of aaidd and she earned her ph. It is for use by trained interviewers only and the material contained herein does not constitute a change in the sis.
While most other assessments identify tasks that a person can. Establishing a new legacy for aaidd intellectual and developmental disabilities. Official website of the american association on intellectual and developmental disabilities. Supports intensity scale pcr programs for teens and. The supports intensity scale is a standardized assessment tool, specifically designed to measure the pattern and intensity of supports an adult with developmental disabilities needs to be successful. Data were collected on 274 adults to investigate the efficacy of the supports intensity scale sis as a tool to measure the support needs of individuals with intellectual and related developmental disabilities. The suite of sis tools also includes all associated interview scoring forms, users guides, training manuals and. In general a sis interview will be between onethree hours in duration, conducted in a group setting and. Supporting individual success supports intensity scale. The aaidd sis training program is comprehensive and makes it easy for users of the tool to understand how it was developed and transition to a positive, supportsbased assessment process. Definition, classification, and systems of supports, 10th edition. Inclusion, participation, and citizenship, will provide researchers, clinicians, practitioners, educators, policymakers, local, state and federal agencies, and advocates with cutting edge research, effective practices, and valuable information on important policy initiatives in complex times.
The supports intensity scalechildrens version sisc is a standardized. Supports intensity scale adult version sisa users manual. Dr joyce louden identified as a fellow of the aaidd. Aaidd supports intensity scale trainers guide to scoring. It supplementsbut does not replaceinformation in the sis users manual. This online scoring platform is designed for use by those performing dabs assessments as described in the diagnostic adaptive behavior scale user s manual, and can be used at a nominal fee to both score the assessment and generate a score report that may be printed or saved locally.
Sis was developed by aaidd over a fiveyear period in response to changes in how society views and relates to people with disabilities. The american association on intellectual and developmental disabilities aaidd is an american nonprofit professional organization concerned with intellectual disability and related developmental disabilities. All subscales of the sisa showed cronbachs alpha above 0. Aaidd is in the early phase of exploring a separate extension of the sisa specifically aimed at. Why is aaidd transitioning from the sis to the sis a. Available in print and electronic formats, sis consists of an eightpage interview and profile form that tests support needs in 87 areas, and a 128page user s manual. It is for use by trained interviewers only and the material contained herein does not constitute a change in the sis scoring metric. Aaidd, is the publisher, holder, and sole owner of the sis, sisa. Aaidd is the publisher, holder, and sole owner of the suite of sis. On january 7, 2020, aaidd announced its newly identified fellows of aaidd faaidd. Not only is sis in use in at least 10 states within america, but. Waiver services virginia department of behavioral health.
An updated users manual that incorporates new information and lessons. The american association on intellectual and developmental disabilities aaidd is an interdisciplinary professional society of members who have a professional focus in the area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Functional purpose state reporting, importing, and moodle integration. Product information what is the supports intensity scale adult version sis a.
The sis was published by the american association of intellectual and developmental disabilities aaidd in 2004. The aaidd supports intensity scale sis provides information to help planning teams, agencies and organizations understand the support needs of people with id. Apr 11, 2019 a short version of sis support intensity scale. Supports intensity scale adult version sis a 2015 the sis a is a standardized assessment tool designed to measure the pattern and intensity of supports that a person aged 16 years and older with intellectual disability requires to be successful in community settings. Studies have evaluated the construct and factorial validity of the sisa and sisc, with. Users manual and through training provided by american association on intellectual and developmental disabilities aaidd sis trainers. Construct validation of the supports intensity scale. Sis encourage users to aggregate data to use in program planning, resource allocation, funding analyses, and program evaluation. The findings showed sis a had high ability to discriminate between groups with different iq p sis a and the age of participants p0.
Sis users need to consult the manual prior to administering sis. The supports intensity scale sis and how it is being used. The following questions and comments received during and. While most other assessments identify tasks that a person can and cant do, the sis measures the type and intensity of.
Aaidd supports intensity scale trainers guide to scoring the sis this document was created by aaidd sis trainers to help focus new sis interviewers on important considerations when administering the sis. The sisnl is the dutch translated version of the sis. Find out about upcoming continuing education opportunities industry news, new publications and aaidd special offers enter your email address please enter a valid email address. Sisa data were collected through aaidds the publisher of the sisa and sisc sisonline, a webbased portal system that is used. Supports intensity scale sis american association on intellectual and developmental disabilities, aaidd aaidd, is the publisher, holder, and sole owner of the sis, sisa. Efficacy of the supports intensity scale sis to predict. Supports intensity scale users manual pdf 295 alaska dog. For both the sisc and sisa, support needs ratings were collected via semistructured interviews. The supports intensity scale sis is a strengthbased, comprehensive assessment tool that measures an individuals support needs in personal, workrelated and social activities in order to identify and describe the types and intensity of the supports an individual requires. User type teacher, administrator, parent linked to the help button in focus sis. A decade before serving as president, and compelled by robert.
Available in print and electronic formats, sis consists of an eightpage interview and profile form that tests support needs in 87 areas, and a 128page users manual. Focus sis documentation includes several manuals based on the following. Sis is comprehensive and engages the individual with disabilities in a positive interview process. Frequently asked questions faqs supports intensity scaleadult version sis a 1. Supports intensity scale potomac community resources. Supports intensity scale information association on intellectual. Of course, the aaidd legacy has been added to and refined by leaders and members in the postworld war ii era. Qualified interviewers who have been trained on administering and scoring the sis interview included at least two respon. The sis, which was developed over a fiveyear period, was first published in 2004 and is used extensively both nationally and internationally for personalized supports planning.
For both the sisc and sisa, support needs ratings were collected via semi. In contrast, the sis focuses on the pattern and intensity of supports needed to enable a person to participate in. Crosscultural adaptation and evaluation of psychometric. An updated users manual that incorporates new information and lessons learned since its original publication in 2004. Aaidd is the author of the supports intensity scale or sis assessment.
The purpose of the users manual is to enable users to administer and score the sis c with fidelity, and to interpret and use findings from the sis c in ways that will enhance planning processes and outcomes for children with id. This information was written by the editors and was based on discussions held with current sis users and aaidd trainers. The supports intensity scale sis is a valid and reliable assessment tool, specifically designed to measure the type of support, frequency of support, and intensity of support an individual needs to fully participate in community life. This online scoring platform is designed for use by those performing dabs assessments as described in the diagnostic adaptive behavior scale users manual, and can be used at a nominal fee to both score the assessment and generate a score report that may be printed or saved locally. The supports intensity scale sis was launched in 2004, and is a standardized assessment tool designed to measure the pattern and intensity of supports that a person 16 years and older with. Furthermore, according to the 10th edition of the aaidd definition manual, sis and icf administration of the supports intensity scale sis. This document was created by aaidd sis trainers to help focus new sis interviewers on important considerations when administering the sis. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Reliability and validity of the supports intensity scale. Findings showed that sis scores contributed significantly to a model that predicted greater levels of support need. Correlation coefficient between sis a and barthel index was about 0.
Manual makes it easy to score and interpret the instru ment, and the webbased version of sis automatically produces reports on assessment. Feb 03, 2011 both scales were scored by caregivers who were familiar with the person for at least 3 months. Schalock, wil buntinx, sharon borthwickduffy, ruth luckasson, martha snell, marc tasse, michael wehmeyer on. Definition, classification, and systems of supports manual informs clinicians, educators. For the sis, individuals were rated by staff workers who held an academic degree and had sufficient knowledge of the concept of support which is also recommended by the sis manual aaidd 2004.
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