More emphasis was made on situational and disability related factors affecting assessment, and even more specifically multimodal assessment. Additional information was added about family/care assistants, abuse, and health promotion – all grounded in research. New or substantially new sections were added about men, transgender individuals, and developmental phases. There is a greater emphasis of the need for attention to the implications of the intersectional identities of people with disabilities in clinical practice. Key updates include heightened diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations across all facets of the Guidelines. The Guidelines for Assessment and Intervention with Persons with Disabilities were adopted by the APA Council of Representatives in February 2022 and replace the original Guidelines for Assessment of and Intervention with Persons with Disabilities from 2011.
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