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Peer reviewedMeyer, Robert J. – Mental Retardation, 1979
Nineteen professional (nurses and attendants with bachelor degrees) and 17 paraprofessionals (aides with less than a college education) from a residential institution for the mentally retarded participated in an overview course on mental retardation. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Inservice Education, Knowledge Level, Mental Retardation, Paraprofessional Personnel
Peer reviewedAllen, David; Tynan, Hannah – Mental Retardation, 2000
The impact of a training program to help staff prevent and effectively manage aggressive behavior was assessed with 109 staff members who worked in services for persons with developmental disabilities. Instruction in distraction, defusion, and nonaggressive physical intervention strategies was provided. The training significantly improved…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Problems, Developmental Disabilities, Instructional Effectiveness
Peer reviewedScotti, Joseph R.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1996
An HIV/AIDS education program was given to 121 family-based foster care providers and 61 supervisors of foster care facilities for individuals with mental retardation. Although these service providers had some prior knowledge about HIV and AIDS, there were significant improvements in knowledge following the training. Implications for serving…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Caregivers, Foster Care, Inservice Education
