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Davies, Sara; Hastings, Richard P. – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2003
Review of the literature on computer technology in clinical psychology services for people with mental retardation is organized around stages of a scientist-practitioner working model: assessment, formulation, and intervention. Examples of technologies to facilitate work at each stage are given. Practical difficulties with implementation of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Advocacy, Clinical Psychology, Computer Oriented Programs
Peer reviewedSaloviita, Timo; Lehtinen, Ulla – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 2001
Paraprofessional staff (n=148) working in group homes, institutions, day care centers, and sheltered workshops for people with mental retardation participated in inservice training on adult education and basic teaching skills. The majority wrote and implemented individual teaching programs for their clients that resulted in positive gains in…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adult Education, Adults, Behavior Modification
Peer reviewedHarper, Glynis; Hopkinson, Peter; McAfee, John G. – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2002
This article provides an overview of the basic features of the protective behaviors (PBs) approach and suggests that the PBs approach is relative to people with mental retardation, particularly in relation to issues of vulnerability and empowerment. It provides examples of the application of PBs approach in clinical settings. (Contains 7…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Child Safety, Daily Living Skills, Educational Strategies
Download full textEastern Michigan Univ., Ypsilanti. National Inst. for Consumer Education. – 1992
Summaries are provided of 37 projects that address the credit education and information needs of consumers. The projects are supported by AT&T Universal Card Services Corp. through a fund managed by the National Coalition for Consumer Education. Each summary provides a project description, grant recipient, and address/telephone number. The…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection
