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Parsons, Marsha B.; Reid, Dennis H.; Green, Carolyn W.; Browning, Leah B. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2001
A study evaluated an off-site/on-site program for reducing job coach assistance provided for three adults with severe multiple disabilities in a part-time community job. On-the-job assistance was reduced, while the individuals received more traditional day services when not at work. No adverse effects on productivity were observed. (Contains…
Descriptors: Adults, Job Performance, Multiple Disabilities, Personal Autonomy
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Reitman, David; Drabman, Ronald S.; Speaks, Lynda V.; Burkley, Sherrel; Rhode, Paula C. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1999
A study used job-trainer logs and two rating scales to investigate social problems encountered by 43 supported employees with mental retardation. Logs indicated 58% experienced one or more incidents of interpersonal difficulty during their employment tenure and 40% of the problems could be described as sexuality-related. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Problems, Employee Attitudes, Interpersonal Competence