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Carsrud, A. L.; And Others – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1979
The "relocation syndrome" in 16 multiply handicapped, institutionalized mentally retarded residents (mean age 18 years) was examined in an observational study. Weight change and the initiation and duration of constructive and nonconstructive behavior were observed, as well as resident-staff interactions before and after relocation to a new living…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Exceptional Child Research