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Carr, Edward G.; Smith, Christopher E.; Giacin, Theresa A.; Whelan, Bernadette M.; Pancari, Joseph – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2003
A study investigated menstrual discomfort as a factor in severe problem behavior in four women with developmental disabilities and identified as having increased behavior problems at the time of menses. A multicomponent strategy, addressing both biological context and the psychosocial context (task demands), reduced problem behavior to near-zero…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Morris, C. Donald; And Others – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1993
Individuals (n=45) with mild, moderate, or no mental retardation were provided brief descriptions of medical, behavioral, and pharmacologic treatments requiring informed consent. Interviews with the subjects provided reliable determinations about capability, with high levels of interrater agreement. The likelihood of being determined capable to…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Ability, Comparative Analysis