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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

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