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Vollmer, Timothy R.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1992
A content analysis, consisting of 24 items covering behavior specification, objectives, program procedures, data collection, and quality assurance, was applied to 141 written behavior reduction programs of 2 large residential institutions for individuals with developmental disabilities. Use of the content analysis is recommended for program…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Content Analysis, Data Collection

Van Bourgondien, Mary E.; Reichle, Nancy C.; Campbell, Duncan G.; Mesibov, Gary B. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1998
This study assessed the psychometric properties of the Environmental Rating Scale, a measure specifically designed to assess residential treatment programs for individuals with autism. The measure's reliability was demonstrated by assessments of the internal consistency, stability, and interrater reliability. Preliminary analysis of validity…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Evaluation Methods, Interrater Reliability

Parsons, Marsha B.; Reid, Dennis H. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1993
Two studies replicated and refined a program for evaluating and improving residential treatment services during group leisure periods in living units for persons with severe developmental disabilities. Results indicated that provision of leisure materials and interaction with clients decreased maladaptive client behavior. The monitoring system…
Descriptors: Adults, Caregivers, Developmental Disabilities, Evaluation Methods