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Peer reviewedFidura, Jennifer G.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1987
A Special Behavior Unit provided short-term residential treatment to persons with mental retardation who displayed severe maladaptive behavior. Program evaluation data indicated decreases in frequency of targeted behaviors during clients' residence. Post-discharge follow-up data indicated that 40 percent showed at least adequate adjustment and…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Followup Studies
Peer reviewedThompson, T. J.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1991
A revised system was developed for documenting the rights restrictions of persons with mental retardation at a state residential facility. The system included a new form, response effort reduction, inservice training for staff, and staff feedback. Results showed an immediate and sustained reduction in documentation errors of 96 direct-care and…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Caregivers, Civil Liberties
