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Nietupski, John; And Others – Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, 1986
As participants in a "choice training" program, three moderately/severely handicapped adolescents were reinforced or prompted first to select a leisure activity and then to sustain the activity for gradually longer periods of time with decreasing teacher supervision. Results included sustained activity maintenance from one week to four months…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Daily Living Skills, Decision Making, Games
Schloss, Patrick J.; And Others – Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, 1986
A community-centered recreational program that has served 12 mentally retarded young adults is described. Major features of the Rec Club include specific skill training activities and enhancement of independent recreational activities conducted in commercial community settings (e.g., bowling alley). Assistance is reduced as participants' skills…
Descriptors: Clubs, Community Organizations, Community Programs, Daily Living Skills
