Curricula for Teaching Children and Young People with Severe or Profound and Multiple
Learning Difficulties offers a range of compelling arguments for a distinct and separate …

The human sensory system is continuously engaged in experiencing and interpreting every
interaction with other living beings, objects, and the environment. The purpose of this article …

Purpose: Today, an ever-increasing number of technological advancements are becoming
mainstream. As the availability of technological innovations increases, so do opportunities …

Background The subtle communicative behaviour of individuals with visual and
severe/profound intellectual disabilities hinders the success of their interaction with …

These two studies were aimed at assessing technology-aided programs to help persons
with multiple disabilities engage in basic occupation or work activities. Specifically, Study I …

Introduction: The preferences of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities
(PIMD) often remain unfulfilled since it stays challenging to decode their idiosyncratic …

Background Olfaction provides information on very important dimensions of the
environment; however the olfactory abilities of children and young people with profound …

Background Behavioural observations are the most frequently used source of information
about emotions of people with severe or profound intellectual disabilities but have not yet …

Introduction Odors are closely linked to emotions, play an important role in the well-being of
individuals and can influence mood. Despite these crucial properties, the hedonic …

Individuals with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities (PIMD) experience a
combination of severe cognitive and motor impairments frequently associated with …