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LeBlanc, Linda A. – Behavior Modification, 2010
Many individuals with dementia and problem behavior are served in nursing home settings long before health issues necessitate constant medical care. Alternative community-based adult day health care programs allow individuals with dementia to remain in their home with their families at a substantially reduced cost; however, many adult day programs…
Descriptors: Dementia, Day Programs, Social Services, Adult Programs
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LeBlanc, Linda A.; Geiger, Kaneen B.; Sautter, Rachael A.; Sidener, Tina M. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2007
The Natural Language Paradigm (NLP) has proven effective in increasing spontaneous verbalizations for children with autism. This study investigated the use of NLP with older adults with cognitive impairments served at a leisure-based adult day program for seniors. Three individuals with limited spontaneous use of functional language participated…
Descriptors: Models, Day Programs, Older Adults, Intervention