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Peer reviewedSutherland, Georgina; Couch, Murray A.; Iacono, Teresa – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2002
This paper reviews recent literature on health issues for adults with developmental disabilities, reflecting on how it informs service provision, future research, and social and health policy. Results suggest future research should focus on interactions among biology, pathology, and behavioral and environmental determinants. More use of…
Descriptors: Adults, Developmental Disabilities, Health Education, Health Programs
Peer reviewedLovaas, O. Ivar, Ed.; Buch, Greg, Ed. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1992
This article outlines problems associated with large mental hospitals, describes how knowledge gained from these problems can be used to create alternative treatment programs, and introduces the papers in this special issue on community-based treatment programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. (JDD)
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Disorders, Children, Community Programs
