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Applied Behaviour Analysis and Intellectual Disability: A Long-Term Relationship?
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Remington, Bob – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 1998
This evaluative review describes the history of applied behavior analysis in the area of developmental disability and its strengths and weaknesses. Emphasis is placed on the fact that behavior analysis can continue to provide valuable insights into the education and treatment of people with mental retardation. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Recent Research on Physical Aggression in Persons with Intellectual Disability: An Overview.
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Allen, David – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 2000
This review considers the prevalence and nature of physically aggressive behaviors by people with mental retardation and describes possible causal factors. The present status of both behavioral and pharmacological interventions for aggression are assessed, and the importance of devising reactive management plans for aggressive behaviors is…
Descriptors: Adults, Aggression, Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders
Issues in the Definition and Implementation of "Best Practice" for Staff Delivery of Interventions for Challenging Behavior.
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Ager, Alastair; O'May, Fiona – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 2001
A sample of 103 intervention outcome studies was considered to confirm best practices for intervention for challenging behavior in persons with intellectual disability and acquired brain injury and to establish service conditions associated with its effectiveness. Evidence supports the effectiveness of behavioral interventions. Problems with…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Behavioural and Family Systems Interventions in Developmental Disability: Towards a Contemporary and Integrative Approach.
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Rhodes, Paul – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 2003
Since behavioral interventions for challenging behaviors in children with developmental disabilities have limitations in the family setting, this paper presents a theoretical and working model of intervention that integrates contemporary behavioral and systemic orientations. Four stages for intervention are provided, each consisting of practical…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Children
Behavioural Outcomes of Deinstitutionalisation for People with Intellectual Disability: A Review of US Studies Conducted between 1980 and 1999.
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Kim, Shannon; Larson, Sheryl A.; Lakin, K. Charlie – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 2001
A review of 33 studies of residential service outcomes found that almost all of the studies found statistically significant increases in overall adaptive behavior scores associated with deinstitutionalization of individuals with mental retardation. Three studies reported statistically significant improvements in challenging behavior associated…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems
Closure of the Challinor Centre II: An Extended Report on 95 Individuals after 12 Months of Community Living.
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Young, Louise; Ashman, Adrian; Sigafoos, Jeff; Grevell, Paul – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 2001
As part of an institutional closure program, 95 Australian individuals with mental retardation were relocated to community-based group homes. Assessments indicated improvements in adaptive functioning but not significant change in maladaptive behavior. There were also improvements in life circumstances and increased opportunities for choice-making…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems
Deinstitutionalisation of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities: A Review of Australian Studies.
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Young, Louise; Sigafoos, Jeff; Suttie, Janene; Ashman, Adrian; Grevell, Paul – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 1998
A review of eight Australian projects and 13 studies involving 289 individuals with mental retardation found that community-based placements were associated with increased adaptive behavior, greater community participation, and improved contact with family and friends. There was little or no change in problem behavior, health, or mortality.…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adults, Behavior Change, Community Involvement