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Social Interactions of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Living Independently in the Community.
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Ralph, Alan; Usher, Erica – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1995
Fifty-four adults with developmental disabilities living independently in three different communities were interviewed about their social interactions during seven consecutive days. The study concluded that a satisfactory level of integration was not occurring when judged by subjects' interactions with persons without disabilities. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Adults, Developmental Disabilities, Independent Living, Interaction
Focus on Communication: Improving Interaction between Staff and Residents Who Have Severe or Profound Mental Retardation.
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Golden, Jeannie; Reese, Matthew – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1996
A study of 16 individuals with severe and profound mental retardation and 16 direct-care staff from a residential facility investigated changes in interactive behaviors between clients and staff. Results found that, after staff training, there were slight positive increases in staff interactions with the residents. No consistent change was found…
Descriptors: Adults, Attendants, Behavior Change, Helping Relationship
Evaluating and Improving Residential Treatment during Group Leisure Situations: A Program Replication and Refinement.
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Parsons, Marsha B.; Reid, Dennis H. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1993
Two studies replicated and refined a program for evaluating and improving residential treatment services during group leisure periods in living units for persons with severe developmental disabilities. Results indicated that provision of leisure materials and interaction with clients decreased maladaptive client behavior. The monitoring system…
Descriptors: Adults, Caregivers, Developmental Disabilities, Evaluation Methods