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Jos van Loon is a visiting professor at the Department of Special Needs Education, Ghent University, and senior research staff at Arduin (Netherlands). With over 37 years of experience in the field of intellectual disabilities, he focuses on deinstitutionalization, quality of life, and evidence-based practices.
- PhD in Pedagogical Science, Ghent University (2005)
- Developed the Personal Outcomes Scale (POS) and Organization Effectiveness and Efficiency Scale (OEES)
- Collaborates with Prof. Robert Schalock, Prof. James Thompson, and Prof. Geert Van Hove
Research Trends: Recent work examines meaningful activity engagement for individuals with IDD, EMDR adaptations, and systems approaches to social entrepreneurship. Publications emphasize quality of life measurement, support intensity scales, and organizational effectiveness.
Scientific Awards:
- 2013 - International Award, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)
Collaborations: Co-authors include Claudia Claes, Geert Van Hove, Stijn Vandevelde, and Robert Schalock. His work spans Belgium, the Netherlands, and international contexts, with translations of POS into multiple languages.
