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Peer reviewedLoschen, E. L. – Mental Retardation, 1975
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Exceptional Child Services, Failure, Intervention
Peer reviewedWehman, Paul; Garrett, Sharon – Mental Retardation, 1978
The article describes the implementation and results of a developmentally sequenced language program for 21 severely, profoundly, and multihandicapped students (mean CA=10 years, mean MA=20 months). (SBH)
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Language Programs, Multiple Disabilities, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedGrubb-Blubaugh, Victoria; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1994
This article reports results of a peer jury system to deal with inappropriate behaviors among residents of a community-based residential treatment program for offenders with mental retardation. Comparison before and after program implementation indicated statistically significant improvement in 7 of the 8 behavior areas and for 11 of the 12 adult…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Correctional Rehabilitation
Peer reviewedAlper, Sandra; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1993
A systematic approach to curriculum development for students with severe disabilities enrolled in extended school year programs is described. The approach is community driven, consistent with student Individualized Education Program objectives, tailored to the individual student, and teaches functional skills performed by individuals without…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Extended School Year, Individualized Education Programs, Individualized Programs
Peer reviewedSmith, Gregory C.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1996
A psychoeducational support group program was established for aging parents of 30 adult offspring with developmental disabilities, of whom 17 resided with the parents. This article describes the program's development, parents' self-reported objectives for participating, comparison of parents with and parents without their offspring at home, and…
Descriptors: Adult Children, Attitudes, Developmental Disabilities, Group Dynamics
