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Alexandra L. Trout; Matthew C. Lambert; Timothy D. Nelson; Ronald W. Thompson – Behavioral Disorders, 2014
The prevalence of weight problems among youth in general and youth in out-of-home care has been well documented; however, the prevalence of obesity/overweight among youth with high-incidence disabilities in more restrictive settings, such as residential care, has not been assessed. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of…
Descriptors: Residential Care, Body Weight, Youth Problems, Disabilities
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Chmelka, M. B.; Trout, A. L.; Mason, W. A.; Wright, T. – Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, 2011
Although youth with disabilities represent nearly a third of the population served in residential care, little is known about the functioning of these children as compared to their peers without disabilities at program entry, departure and six-month follow-up. This study sought to extend previous research by evaluating the behavioral, mental…
Descriptors: Residential Care, Antisocial Behavior, Emotional Disturbances, Outcomes of Treatment