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Joey Deacon: a suitable case for labelling?

D Ellis

    Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
    |August 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study details a novel assessment strategy for individuals with severe physical and communication impairments. It successfully determined Joey Deacon, a quadriplegic patient, possesses normal intelligence.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Psychology
    • Disability Studies

    Background:

    • Quadriplegic spastic patient with no speech residing in a facility for the intellectually disabled.
    • Patient authored a biography despite communication barriers.
    • Fifty-year institutionalization presented challenges for assessment.

    Observation:

    • A unique assessment strategy was developed to evaluate cognitive function.
    • The strategy aimed to overcome severe physical and communication limitations.
    • This allowed for a comprehensive evaluation of the patient's intellectual capacity.

    Findings:

    • The assessment revealed Joey Deacon has a normal level of intelligence.
    • This finding challenges previous assumptions based on his condition and environment.

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  • The study successfully measured intelligence in a non-traditional manner.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of tailored assessment methods for individuals with profound disabilities.
    • Suggests potential for reassessment and improved care in similar institutionalized populations.
    • Underscores the need to differentiate between physical limitations and cognitive ability.