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Peer reviewedAffleck, Glenn G. – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1976
Descriptors: Exceptional Child Research, Interpersonal Competence, Mental Retardation, Mild Mental Retardation
Peer reviewedCrenshaw, David A. – Child Care Quarterly, 1976
This paper describes a group approach to the treatment of mildly retarded and borderline adolescents in a residential school setting. The program attempts to develop the requisite interpersonal skills for a successful return to community life. The approach utilizes strong reality orientation and role playing. (Author/MS)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Group Therapy, Mental Retardation, Residential Programs
Noe, Francis P. – Psychol Rep, 1970
Descriptors: Attitudes, Concept Formation, Cultural Influences, Mental Retardation
Rosen, Marvin; And Others – Amer J Ment Deficiency, 1970
A brief version of the paper was presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association (April, 1969). (Author)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adults, Employment Potential, Exceptional Child Research
Rosen, Marvin – Training Sch Bull, 1970
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Change, Exceptional Child Education, Mental Retardation
Peer reviewedSeltzer, Marsha Mailick; And Others – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1982
Relationships between age and community adjustment were studied in 153 deinstitutionalized mentally retarded adults. Results showed that, although the two groups (18 to 54 and 55 and over) were comparable in IQ and recidivism rate, the older Ss lived in less autonomous residences in the community and functioned at a lower level. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Age Differences, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Intelligence Quotient
Peer reviewedAnd Others; Edmonson, Barbara – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1979
Information is presented from results of administration of the Socio-Knowledge and Attitudes Test to 200 retarded persons aged 18 to 41 (equal sex distribution), most of whom were moderately or severely retarded. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes, Exceptional Child Research, Knowledge Level
Barkley, Allen L.; And Others – Rehabilitation Literature, 1976
Descriptors: Adults, Exceptional Child Services, Industry, Mental Disorders
Peer reviewedStinnett, Terry A.; Fuqua, Dale R.; Coombs, William T. – School Psychology Review, 1999
Examines the construct validity of the Adaptive Behavior Scale-School: 2 (ABS-S: 2) through exploratory factor analysis. Results indicate that the ABS-S: 2 is best understood as a two-factor instrument for both children with mental retardation and for those without mental retardation. The test does seem to reflect personal independence and social…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Construct Validity, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Wilson, Clive; And Others – Slow Learning Child, 1975
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Exceptional Child Research, Intermediate Grades, Mainstreaming
Peer reviewedEdmonson, Barbara; Wish, Joel – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1975
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes, Exceptional Child Research, Interviews
Peer reviewedOhwaki, Sonoko – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1975
An assumption that habilitated retarded persons had higher social competence than nonhabilitated persons was investigated by comparing 65 discharged adult residents of Lynchburg Training School and Hospital who had completed vocational training with 60 residents matched in age and IQ. (Author)
Descriptors: Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Exceptional Child Research, Interpersonal Competence, Mental Retardation
CAIN, LEO F.; AND OTHERS – 1959
THIS STUDY ATTEMPTED TO ASSESS CHANGES IN THE BEHAVIOR OF SEVERELY RETARDED CHILDREN AS A RESULT OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. THIS IS PHASE II OF A THREE-PART REPORT WHICH COVERS SOCIAL COMPETENCY AND PARENT ADAPTABILITY. THE SUBJECTS WERE PLACED IN AN EXPERIMENTAL GROUP (SCHOOL CHILDREN) AND A CONTROL GROUP (NONSCHOOL CHILDREN). THE SCHOOL CHILDREN…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Institutional Environment, Institutional Schools, Mental Retardation
Download full textBuffalo Public Schools, NY. – 1968
Four life adjustment areas for the educable mentally handicapped are outlined on three levels: primary, intermediate, and early secondary. These areas are self realization, social awareness, human relationships, and economic efficiency. A sample lesson plan is provided on each of the three levels; also provided are a cross reference to content and…
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Curriculum Guides, Exceptional Child Education, Interpersonal Competence
Peer reviewedBernhardt, Marcia; Mackler, Bernard – Journal of Special Education, 1975
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Emotional Problems, Exceptional Child Education, Intelligence Differences
