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Gumaer, Jim; Simon, Roslyn S. – Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, 1979
A weight reduction and control program was developed for 11 obese trainable mentally retarded (TMR) students (11-21 years old) by the school counselor. The gradual reduction of weight over time demonstrated that it is possible for TMR students to learn self-help skills related to diet. (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Body Weight, Dietetics, Exceptional Child Research, Group Counseling
