Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Reliability and validity of the supports intensity scale sis measured in adults with physical disabilities william smit, 1 bart sabbe, 2 and peter prinzie 1, 2 1 department of child and adolescent studies, utrecht university, p. Supports intensity scale users manual download supports intensity scale. Users manual find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Scores should reflect the supports that would be necessary for this person to be successful in each activity. Supports intensity scale rating scale information for individuals, family members, and providers the sis supports intensity scale by aaidd is a ed and trademarked assessment tool. Read online read online supports intensity scale users manual pdf. How to rate the individual items t he purpose of this document is to further clarify information contained in the administration of the supports intensity scale sis. Integrating supports in assessment and planning mental. It is an assessment tool developed by the american association on intellectual and developmental disabilities aaidd that measures the type and. Sis measures the 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. Revised 11408 type of support frequency daily support time what help do you need to item on your own or by yourself. To measure the pattern and intensity of a persons support needs for a variety of activities in various settings. International adaptation and use of the supports intensity.
The supports intensity scale adult version sisa has several valueadded changes. 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. Support intensity scale sis programs and service panel. She uses a wheelchair to move around and needs ongoing support with basic needs. Users manual intelligence, adaptive behavior scales focus on the skill level a person typically displays when performing tasks in aaidd supports intensity scale. One of most vigorous applications of sis since its publication has been the use of. The ddd assessment developmental disability service system task force. A supports intensity level is determined based on the total support needs index, which is a standard score generated from scores on all the items tested by the scale. Sis measures support needs in the areas of home living, community living, lifelong learning, employment, health and safety, social activities, and protection and advocacy. 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. Sis rating key with definitions rating type of support definition 0. Questions related to supports intensity scale sis click on a question below to reveal or hide its answer.
The response on a support needs scale reflects intensity of supports needed to accomplish the task. The supports intensity scaleadult version sisa has several valueadded changes. Everyone enrolled in the innovations waiver will complete a sis assessment. Download download supports intensity scale users manual pdf. That is the function of aaidds supports intensity scale sis. It supplementsbut does not replaceinformation in the sis users manual. Items are usually rated on a likert scale ranging from no skills to some skills to fully skilled. An investigation of the nature of the support needs construct and disability factors that impact on support needs. This scale should be completed without regard to the services or supports currently provided or available. The supports intensity scale is a progressive, stateoftheart assessment tool that helps professionals evaluate practical support requirements of a person with an intellectual disability, and plan services accordingly. My life, my community is an initiative of the department of behavioral health and developmental services dbhds to improve services for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities idd.
Understanding adult sis scores the summary report for the adult supports intensity scale sis includes general information about the individual followed by a summary of sis results. It measures needs in the areas of home and community living, lifelong learning, social activities, health. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Intellectual and developmental disabilities project report. The information provided below may be helpful in understanding the sis report. The supports needs scale the support needs scale is the second section of sis and consists of 49 life activities that are grouped into six subscales. Supports intensity scale sis assessment information. Tailoring supports for individual needs requires tools that reliably and validly measure those needs. The aim of this study is to determine validity and reliability studies of the support intensity scale for adults. Supports intensity scale adult version sisa users manual. Scores raw scores are the total number of points received in each section of the sis. Sis users need to consult request pdf on researchgate on jun 1, 2015, james r.
The supports intensity scale system has two components. Supplemental protection 18 and advocacy scale 8 items. Thompson and others published supports intensity scale adult version. Th e supports intensity scale sis is a strength based, comprehensive assessment tool, developed by aaidd. Currently adopted by the states of colorado, georgia, louisiana, utah, and washington, and in use by hundreds of private.
Using standardized functional assessments to inform. What is the supports intensity scales a standardized assessment designed to measure the pattern and intensity of supports a person 16 years and older with intellectual disabilities requires to be successful in 4 community settings. Mary is fun to spend time with and makes everyone smile. Interrater reliability of the supports intensity scale sis. Hcpfdivision for intellectual and developmental disabilities. Support needs assessment for individuals with intellectual. There is an assessment for adults and an assessment for children. As mentioned previously, three dimensions of intensity frequency, daily support time, and type are used in.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Supports intensity scale users manual pdf 295 alaska. Users assigned with the sis assessment view role will be able to access the sis module. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. Support ratings are then used to determine a persons support needs in the. A 12page interview form that includes new demographic items, which allow. Michigan sisimplementationmanual supports intensityscale sis this.
Reykjavik, iceland june 30, 2016 support intensity scales original supports intensity scale published in 2004 supports intensity scale adult version published in 2015 supports intensity scale childrens version published in 2016. The supports intensity scalechildrens version sisc was developed to provide a standardized measure of support needs of children with intellectual disability. International adaptation and use of the supports intensity scales james r. In addition to residential services, she has a skilled nurse and regular visits from her physical therpist. As mentioned previously, three dimensions of intensity frequency, daily support time, and type are used in the sis. Identify the frequency, daily support time, and type of support that is reported necessary for the supports intensity scale, section 1. This assessment 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. If there is a change in the clients behavioral status, can a new sis assessment be recommended by the team and completed asap.
A systematic approach for addressing the support needs of persons with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities is presented and a new scale to measure individual differences in support needs described. The supports intensity scale is divided into 3 sections, each of which measures a particular area of supports needs of the respondent. Sis subscales sis support needs skills social activities subtotal support needs index support needs scale support raw scores support time type supports intensity scale table total raw score type of support. International purchases of sisa products cannot be made online. Reliability and validity of the supports intensity scale. My life, my community virginia department of mental. Understanding adult sis scores trillium health resources. The supports intensity scale sis is a unique, scientific assessment tool specifically designed to measure the level of practical supports required by people with intellectual disabilities i. Dd orientation and competency requirements for dbhds. Extraordinary medical and behavioral support needs as well as supports in. Sis supports intensity scale and support level quick reference sheet. Sis was designed to be part of personcentered planning processes that help all individuals identify their unique preferences, skills. Pdf the supports intensity scale and resource allocation. Aaidd supports intensity scale trainers guide to scoring the sis type of support frequency daily support time if engaged in an activity over the next several months, what would the nature of the support look like.
Support needs assessment for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Thompson and others published supports intensity scale. Supports intensity scale individuals receiving the dd waiver have their support needs assessed with the supports intensity scale or the sis. Please do not distribute without permission from aaidd.