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Critical Issues in the Residential Care of People with Autism.
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Van Bourgondien, Mary E.; Schopler, Eric – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1990
The article identifies common concerns in residential programs for persons with autism (the role of families, staff training, program components, interactions with the nonhandicapped community) as well as areas of variation among different programs including goals, size, funding, physical environment, vocational programing, and grouping of…
Descriptors: Autism, Delivery Systems, Program Development, Residential Programs
Group Homes in North Carolina for Children and Adults with Autism.
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Wall, Jack A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1990
The 11 North Carolina group homes serving persons with autism are described. Discussed are such aspects as cost effectiveness, staff selection and training, level of structure and programing, composition of the client group, adherence to a central philosophy, and the role of administration. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Cost Effectiveness, Group Homes, Program Development