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Transitional Services for Youth with Developmental Disabilities: Living in College Dorms
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Kirkendall, Abbie; Doueck, Howard J.; Saladino, Albert – Research on Social Work Practice, 2009
This study evaluates the impact of a college-based dormitory program on transitioning youth with intellectual disabilities. A qualitative study, with interviews at pre and post, was conducted to evaluate the program's impact. Data were collected with semistructured interviews from young adults with intellectual disabilities who participated in a…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Independent Living, Dormitories, College Housing
Functional Impairment Severity Is Associated with Health Status among Older Persons with Intellectual Disability and Cerebral Palsy
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Henderson, C. M.; Rosasco, M.; Robinson, L. M.; Meccarello, J.; Janicki, M. P.; Turk, M. A.; Davidson, P. W. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2009
Background: Studies have noted high rates of specific health disorders in adults with cerebral palsy (CP). However, it remains unclear how growing older with a lifelong neuromotor physical disability confers risk for health outcomes in adults who have both intellectual disability (ID) and CP. Aim: To assess the relationship between health status…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Disabilities, Incidence, Mental Retardation
Serving Parents Who Are Mentally Retarded: A Review of Eight Parenting Programs in New York State.
New York State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled, Albany. – 1993
This report describes eight programs funded by the New York State Developmental Disabilities Council to provide training and assistance to parents who are developmentally disabled. The report is based on review of program and client records and interviews with directors, staff, and enrolled families. The first chapter provides an introduction to…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Child Rearing, Community Programs, Community Services
Parenting with Special Needs: Parents Who Are Mentally Retarded and Their Children.
New York State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled, Albany. – 1993
This report provides basic information about parents with significant intellectual impairments and/or developmental disabilities and the programs and services in their communities designed to assist them. The report is based on reviews of 8 demonstration programs in New York State, record reviews, interviews with 41 enrolled families, and home…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Child Rearing, Community Programs, Community Services