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Carter, Stacy L.; Mayton, Michael R.; Wheeler, John J. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2009
The current study examined the use of an instrument designed to evaluate the intrusiveness of treatments for addressing problem behaviors. Participants read case vignettes with proposed treatments and then completed a checklist of factors that could influence the degree of treatment intrusiveness. Results indicated that the participants were…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Vignettes, Medical Services, Medical Evaluation
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Lin, Jin-Ding; Wu, Chia-Ling; Lin, Pei-Ying; Lin, Lan-Ping; Chu, Cordia M. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
Although longevity among older adults with intellectual disabilities is increasing, there is limited information on their premature aging related health characteristics and how it may change with increasing age. The present paper provides information of the institutional manager's perception on early onset aging and service preparation for this…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Medical Services, Mental Retardation, Caregivers
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Mitchell, Darcy B.; Hauser-Cram, Penny – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2008
Parents of children with disabilities have been found to be more likely to experience stress and depressive symptoms than parents of typically developing children as a result of the increased challenges inherent in their parenting role. This study investigated the utilization of and satisfaction with adolescent health care services reported by…
Descriptors: Medical Services, Early Intervention, Mothers, Family Characteristics