Investigation of Use of Goal Attainment Scaling to Evaluate Individual Progress of Clients with Severe and Profound Mental Retardation.

Bailey, Donald B., Jr.; Simeonsson, Rune J.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Investigation of Use of Goal Attainment Scaling to Evaluate Individual Progress of Clients with Severe and Profound Mental Retardation.

Bailey, Donald B., Jr.; Simeonsson, Rune J.

Mental Retardation, v26 n5 p289-95 Oct 1988

Individual Habilitation Plans for 32 persons with severe/profound mental retardation were developed in the Goal Attainment Scaling format. At the end of a designated intervention period (six months or one year) using Goal Attainment Scaling, only 14 percent of prescribed goals had been achieved at expected levels. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Rating Scales, Educational Therapy, Evaluation Methods, Intervention, Performance, Prediction, Rehabilitation, Severe Mental Retardation, Student Educational Objectives, Student Evaluation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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