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McPherson, Muriel; And Others – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1990
This literature review examined the effectiveness of seven training programs for parents of junior high school students with learning disabilities. Parent training usually resulted in an increase in desired behaviors both at home and at school; difficulties encountered in parent training programs included lack of cooperation from parents and a…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Generalization, Instructional Effectiveness, Junior High Schools
Hughes, Carolyn; Agran, Martin – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), 1993
This literature review examines the effects of self-instructional programs on increasing independence of persons with moderate/severe mental retardation in integrated environments. The article discusses methodological issues, research needs, and recommendations for program implementation. The feasibility of using self-instruction to promote…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Generalization, Independent Living, Maintenance
