Behavioral Group Counseling and Schoolwide Reinforcement Program with Obese Trainable Mentally Retarded Students.

Gumaer, Jim; Simon, Roslyn S.

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ERIC Number: EJ206422

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1979-Apr

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Behavioral Group Counseling and Schoolwide Reinforcement Program with Obese Trainable Mentally Retarded Students.

Gumaer, Jim; Simon, Roslyn S.

Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, v14 n2 p106-11 Apr 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, Mental Retardation, Moderate Mental Retardation, Obesity, Program Effectiveness, Reinforcement, Self Care Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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