We have chosen the Youth Inventories because
they are particularly sensitive to cognitive change and brief and simple in their language which will only require minimal change (for example the word “school” will be replaced by “college” or “work”). This point is of special importance in people with ID who may have difficulty in self reporting thoughts and emotional states.
A questionnaire that is couched in accessible terms is invaluable in assisting people with mild ID to communicate their emotional and social distress.