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Peer reviewedMcDonnell, John; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1989
Evaluation of 120 participants in a supported employment program suggests that successful program implementation led to on-going employment in community work sites, increased wages, and ongoing opportunities for interaction with nondisabled peers. Important procedural components included development of comprehensive Individualized Program Plans…
Descriptors: Adults, Developmental Disabilities, Employment, Employment Programs
Peer reviewedWehman, Paul; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1989
Five adults with severe traumatic brain injury, unable to gain or maintain jobs, were individually placed in competitive supported employment. Wages ranged from $4.25 to $5.00 per hour with an average of 339 hours of employment specialist intervention time required per case. Long-term job retention results were disappointing. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Problems, Dismissal (Personnel), Employment
Peer reviewedWacker, David P.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1989
The long-term employment of 51 moderately mentally retarded clients who were placed into 64 supported employment positions was evaluated relative to 10 training and post-training components in a supported employment training package. Three components differentiated successful from unsuccessful employment: client advocate, collateral behavior, and…
Descriptors: Adults, Employment, Employment Programs, Job Placement
