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Agran, Martin; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1991
This study compared responses to a survey on critical social behaviors completed by 79 persons who had prior experience with employees with mental retardation and 59 persons without such experience. Findings revealed that prior experience did not appear to affect ratings though other factors, such as knowing the purpose of the survey, did…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Behavior Rating Scales, Employer Attitudes, Employment Experience
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Merrell, Kenneth W.; Holland, Melissa Lea – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1997
Differences in parent and teacher ratings of social-emotional behavior among 198 preschool-age children with developmental delays and 198 without significant developmental problems were examined. The children with developmental delays were rated by both groups as having significantly lower levels of social skills and significantly higher levels of…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Developmental Delays, Emotional Development
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Matson, Johnny L.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1991
Social skills and levels of inappropriate assertiveness/impulsiveness were assessed using the Matson Evaluation of Social Skills with Youngsters, with 17 autistic children (ages 2-21) and 17 matched nonautistic children. Significant differences in both appropriate and inappropriate social behaviors were found. Results suggest the importance of…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Autism, Basic Skills, Behavior Patterns