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Frounfelker, Savra Anne; Bartone, Anne – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Individuals assessed as having an intellectual disability often spend a significant amount of time in day treatment/day habilitation programs after they graduate from school. The quality of these programs varies widely and is not federally legislated. The purpose of the current study is both to explore factors that lead to higher satisfaction for…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Self Determination, Day Programs, Self Esteem
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Grazioplene, Rachael G.; DeYoung, Colin G.; Rogosch, Fred A.; Cicchetti, Dante – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2013
Background: The differential susceptibility hypothesis states that some genetic variants that confer risk in adverse environments are beneficial in normal or nurturing environments. The cholinergic system is promising as a source of susceptibility genes because of its involvement in learning and neural plasticity. The cholinergic receptor gene…
Descriptors: Genetics, Personality Traits, Child Abuse, Environmental Influences
New York State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled, Albany. – 1992
This study examined the incidence and nature of abuse of individuals with developmental disabilities residing with their families in New York State. Informal meetings were held with service providers to discuss the issues, and 84 allegations of familial abuse and neglect were reviewed. The study found that familial abuse of these individuals…
Descriptors: Adults, Child Abuse, Criminals, Day Programs