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Emerson, Eric; Kiernan, Chris; Alborz, Alison; Reeves, David; Mason, Heidi; Swarbrick, Rebecca; Mason, Linda; Hatton, Chris – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2001
A study investigated the situation and characteristics of people with mental retardation reported to exhibit challenging behaviors in two areas of England. Results indicate challenging behaviors were shown by 10-15 percent of people with mental retardation, two-thirds were men/boys, and close to two-thirds were adolescents or young adults.…
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Aggression, Behavior Disorders