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Karsh, Kathryn G.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1990
Six persons, ages 17-20, with moderate mental retardation were taught to identify 3 words by each of 2 different procedures--a fading procedure called the Task Demonstration Model and the Standard Prompting Hierarchy. The Task Demonstration Model produced fewer errors in acquisition, generalization, and maintenance. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Instructional Effectiveness, Models, Moderate Mental Retardation
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Pyles, David A. M.; Muniz, Kathleen; Cade, Amanda; Silva, Rodolfo – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1997
Discusses the use of different medications for people with developmental disabilities and presents a paradigm for integrating behavior-analytic and psychopharmacological treatment interventions. The model is consistent with the least restrictive, yet effective, treatment philosophy and addresses assessment and treatment of medical issues,…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Developmental Disabilities, Drug Therapy, Environmental Influences
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Mansell, Jim; Elliott, Teresa; Beadle-Brown, Julie; Ashman, Bev; Macdonald, Susan – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2002
Forty-nine adults with severe intellectual disabilities in 13 small staffed homes in England were evaluated for their participation in meaningful activities and adaptive behavior. Residents of homes which implemented the "active support" model of care showed significantly increased engagement in meaningful activities and adaptive…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adults, Foreign Countries, Group Homes