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Peer reviewedEmerson, 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
Peer reviewedAdkins, Angela D.; Singh, Nirbhay N.; McKeegan, Gerald F.; Lanier, Ayonda E.; Oswald, Donald P. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2002
A study analyzed reading level and readability of 20 behavior treatment plans developed by certified behavior analysts. Those with higher readability levels had somewhat better treatment outcomes. A second study involving four individuals found that manipulations of reading grade level and readability of behavior treatment plans greatly enhanced…
Descriptors: Adults, Aggression, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification
